Economic Strength

Workforce to industry base, Texas’ sheer size makes it an unrivaled powerhouse in the global economy.

The World's 8th Largest Economy

In fact, if it were a country, Texas would be the 8th largest economy in the world, ahead of Russia, Canada, Italy, Brazil, and others. Companies continue to move to the Lone Star State to tap into the nation’s top workforce of more than 15 million, world-class infrastructure with international access by land, sea and air, and more. It’s no wonder Texas is the leading state in many areas such as GDP, exports, population growth and job creation.

It's All in The Stats

#1

Destination for Company Relocations

#2

Job Creator

#3

Growing Population

#1

Exporter in the U.S.

Texas Economy Ranking

Texas economic growth ranks first in the nation, “thanks to strong employment and income growth forecasts for the next five years,” according to Forbes Magazine.

The positive outlook for long-term Texas economic strength is the result of many factors:

  • Investment in workforce education — Texas is home to more than 300 trade schools and 125 technical programs. Innovative proposals like the Texas Reskilling & Upskilling through Education (TRUE) program aim to put $50 million into Texas community colleges to train the workforce for high-demand sectors.
  • Business reputation — Texas supports companies large and small. More than 100 of the 1,000 largest public and private companies in the United States are based in Texas — such as Dell, ExxonMobil, Sysco, Oracle, Amazon, HPE and Tesla. Another 3 million small businesses sustain our powerful economy.
  • Natural resources — While it’s true Texas produces more than 40% of America’s oil and nearly a quarter of the nation’s natural gas, it is also the top-producing state for wind energy and the second-largest state for solar.
  • Entrepreneurship — Texas has the fourth-highest rate of new entrepreneurs, according to reports by the Kauffman Foundation, with 410 out of 100,000 adults starting a new business in the state.

Why Is the Texas Economy So Good?

To understand why Texas is the best state for business, consider the low tax rates in Texas, which allow businesses to invest in their workers, expand to new markets and raise incomes.

A state economy is only as good as its ability to deliver its products to the world. The vast infrastructure in Texas ensures the state remains a leading exporter. Texas offers the largest transportation network in the nation, with the most miles of public roadways, state highways, freight railways, and airports, and seaports.

Texas Economic Outlook

The Texas economic outlook is favorable based on the robustness of its industry sectors. Beyond energy, the many progressive sectors thriving in Texas ensure strength for decades to come.

According to the Office of the Texas Governor, these are the target industry clusters:

Texas continues to shine as a beacon of hope and opportunity. The Lone Star State’s success is due to its skilled and dedicated workforce, its commitment to economic freedom, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and thriving business climate.

By the Numbers

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