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Why Texas for business?

Texas ranks 15th for
lowest cost of living

Led nation with 457,900
148 colleges jobs created in 2014
awarded 63,300
degrees in 2013
#1 Exporting US state

Governor’s Cup for the
state with the most new
and expanded corporate
facilities
Third largest share of
Top rated air, land, sea, domestic tourism
logistics infrastructure CEOs Name Texas Best
State for Business for
10th year in a row

Excellence in State Job
Creation and Economic
Home of 52 Fortune 500 13M person labor force, No personal Development efforts
companies 2nd highest in the country income tax

Whether you live in a major metro area or in a small town, Top State for
Texas is a great place to do business and build a home. The Infrastructure, Exports,
state is one of the most business-friendly in the United States, Natural Gas Production
and Renewable Energy
with low taxes, a low cost of housing and a high quality of
education. Texas is home to the largest medical center in the
nation and the #2 cancer center; 3 of the most affordable cities #1 Best State for Future
are in Texas. Four cities rank in the top 10 big cities for home Job Growth and
Economic Climate
ownership; Texas’ six largest cities have a cost of living below
the national average. There are few states that can match the
State’s current job opportunities, growth and residential
quality of life. Texas continues to reign as the nation's America’s Top State for
Economy &
top ‘domestic migration destination’. Infrastructure