Texas has once again been named the top state for corporate facility projects, securing Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup for a record-breaking 14th year in a row. The 2025 data confirms that Texas remains the primary destination for business expansion and relocation in the United States. With 1,424 qualifying projects recorded last year, Texas more […]

Texas Named Top Business Climate In America For 3rd Year In A Row November 4, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being named America’s Top Business Climate for the third year in a row by Site Selection magazine. “Texas once again emerges as the national champion for the top business climate in […]

“Texas is uniquely positioned to lead this new era of global trade…For companies looking to locate or expand manufacturing operations in the U.S., Texas is the best place to do so.” Read more in the Business Facilities Magazine interview with EDT Executive Director Adriana Cruz, starting on page 64: READ INTERVIEW HERE

Bigger. Better. TEXAS: The 2025-26 Texas Economic Development Guide is here! Check out the latest edition to learn more about how Texas is building for the future. PLUS Q&As with Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, EDT Executive Director Adriana Cruz and more: Read the 2025-2026 Economic Development Guide here.

Economic opportunity abounds in Texas! In fact, the Lone Star State’s economy grew at a faster rate than the nation as a whole for quarter four of 2024. And according to the latest jobs data from March, Texas was #1 in the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months. Texas was once-again named the Best State for […]

“Bigger. Better. Texas.”  Blueprint to build a stronger Texas of Tomorrow Statewide Economic Development Strategic Plan Texas has enjoyed extraordinary economic success in the past decade. Our strategic plan helps position Texas to capitalize on our success and capture the promise of our future economy in order to maintain our competitive edge in the years ahead. […]