Texas
America's Best State for Business
#1
State for Corporate Expansions and Locations
Site Selection 2023
#1
Best State for Business
Chief Executive 2022
#1
State for Exports
U.S. Census Bureau 2022
#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
Where Business Goes Big.
Texas is the home of 55 Fortune 500 headquarters, 90+ Fortune 1000 headquarters, more than 1,740 foreign-owned companies and 3.1 million small businesses.
Why Texas
A Workforce to be Reckoned With
Texas’ civilian workforce of 15 million is the second largest in the nation, and the Skills Development Fund helps companies train their employees.
Why Texas
Powerhouse of a Talent Pipeline
The third highest high school completion rate 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 21 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.
Business Growth & Expansion
Texas vs. California Economy: Which State is Best for Business?
Texas and California are the nation’s most populous states. Both tout the United States’ largest GDP, a comprehensive indicator of economic size and health. The Lone Star and Golden States are veritable powerhouses that attract corporate headquarters, talent, and capital,...
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Business Growth & Expansion
Relocating Business to Texas
The most commonly cited reasons that drive businesses to relocate and move to another state are increasing regulatory and tax burdens, high real estate prices and cost of living, as well as a dwindling talent pool and the need for...
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
How Millennial Entrepreneurs Are Reviving the Small Towns of Texas
The more populated cities of Texas offer many urban amenities that Millennials seek–hip restaurants and bars, a thriving music scene, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and a diversity of career opportunities. But the appeal of urban life has been tempered by skyrocketing...
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