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TEXAS: The 2025-26 Texas Economic Development Guide is 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.

The Governor’s Texas Business Bulletin – May 1, 2025

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.” Economic Development Strategic Plan

“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. […]

Texas Business Bulletin | January 2025 01/09/2025 Looking Ahead: The Future is Texas Q&A with EDT Executive Director Adriana Cruz Q: Building upon Texas’ highly successful track record in economic development, what successes do you foresee for Texas in 2025 and beyond? A: Texas is entering 2025 with great momentum, thanks to record-breaking economic achievements […]

Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas Stock Exchange At Governor’s Mansion Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) and the state’s historic economic milestones during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. Read more

Texas Business Bulletin | March/April 2024

This month’s bulletin from the Governor’s Office celebrates Texas winning the Goveronor’s Cup…