Texas
America's Best State for Business
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The Future is Texas
Watch this video to learn why Texas is the best place to be for future growth of the economy, infrastructure, workforce, small businesses, and business expansion.
#1
State for Corporate Expansions and Locations
Site Selection 2023
#1
Best State for Business
Chief Executive 2023
#1
State for Exports
Texas Remained Top Exporting State in 2023
#1
Most Fortune 500 Companies
Office of the Texas Governor 2023
#1
Best State to Start a Business
Lendio 2023
#1
Best Business Climate
Business Facilities 2023
Why Texas
The Future is Texas
If Texas were a country, its economy would rank the 8th largest in the world. “Chief Executive Magazine” has ranked Texas “the #1 state for business” for 20 consecutive years. Forecasters rank Texas first in the nation for five-year growth projections.
The economic data tells a clear story: Texas keeps raising the bar to offer unrivaled business opportunities. Experts give our state a strong ranking in terms of business climate, GDP, job creation, population growth, and business facilities.
Why Texas
A Workforce to be Reckoned With
Texas has a civilian workforce of almost 15 million. There are more Texans working than 46 states have in population.
Why Texas
Powerhouse of a Talent Pipeline
Texas has among the highest completion rates and 148 higher ed institutions keep the talent pipeline full and qualified.
Why Texas
Multimodal Access to the World
Investment in a dynamic ground transportation network, water ports, rail and air service have made Texas the #1 exporter for 22 consecutive years.
Why Texas
Quality of Life
More people are moving to Texas than any other state to tap into low costs, high value and diverse living options. There's simply no place in the world that's quite like Texas.