Texas Advantage
Texas is, without a doubt, the best state to do business in! The numerous global companies that call Texas home greatly enrich its multi-faceted, wide open for business landscape. (Click here to see how Texas continues to rank among the top in our global economy)
Texas has one of the lowest tax burdens in the U.S. and no personal income tax. The state also has no state tax on property used for pollution control, no state tax on goods in transit and no state tax on machinery and equipment utilized in manufacturing.
Legislative Accomplishments
Innovative and competitive legislation continue to fuel investment and job growth in Texas. Texas' pro-business climate, with the support of a number of bills designed to bolster economic development in recent Texas Legislative Sessions, have made Texas the number one state for business.
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Texas Economic Overview
The Texas Economic overview is a report containing the most up-to-date statistical information regarding the state’s economic and geographic trends.
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Texas Employers
Texas is currently home to the most Fortune 1000 corporate headquarters. Many global companies enrich Texas’ wide open for business landscape and contribute to the state's superior business climate.
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Transportation
Texas is logistics-friendly with its central location and superior roads, airports, rail system, and seaports.
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Quality of LIfe
The Lone Star State’s sunny beaches, rugged mountains, endless prairies, and piney woods provide a spectacular diversity of geography and wildlife. The same diversity extends to the people who call Texas home, creating a rich cultural heritage.
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Utilities
Texas is considered the nation's energy capitol. Millions are being invested in the state annually and Texas continues to expand its energy portfolio with the latest in high tech innovations, including its ranking as the number one state for wind power.
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