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 Business by Chief Executive magazine now for the 21st year in a row! This ranking is based on a survey of the nation’s leading CEOs and their assessment of business climate, workforce and quality of life.

AND Texas won the 2025 Prosperity Cup from Site Selection magazine, which is awarded to the top-performing state for attracting new business investments. It won the “Triple Crown” in award designations from this publication, having been named the Best Business Climate in the nation, won the Governor’s Cup and now winning the 2025 Prosperity Cup!

As a leader in economic resiliency and optimism, it’s clear that Texas is the future of global business! You can check out Texas Economic Development and Tourism’s recent story in Trade & Industry Development Magazine to read more on why so many businesses from across the country and around the world are choosing to call Texas home.

Download the Texas Economic Development Statewide Economic Development Strategic Plan: 2025 – 2029