Why Texas

With a wealth of business advantages and unique regions, Texas welcomes diverse industries and foreign investors.

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.

Texas is a national leader in:

  • Corporate infrastructure
  • Number of Fortune 500 companies
  • U.S. exports
  • Foreign direct investment

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Texas Regions

Welcome to a state brimming with talent, high growth industries, and unique geographic opportunities at every corner. Businesses here benefit from a massive economy, a 15 million-strong workforce, abundant natural resources, established and growing infrastructure, and access to international markets.

Foreign Investments

As a leading destination for global business, Texas is committed to fostering international trade partnerships and direct foreign investment.

Featured Partner
South Korean companies have invested

$25.7 billion

in Texas over the last decade