Texas Named Best State for Business 22nd Consecutive Year
Summary
Texas has been ranked the Best State for Business for a record 22nd consecutive year by Chief Executive magazine, based on an annual survey of CEOs, presidents, and business owners. Preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show the Texas economy expanded to $2.9 trillion in 2025 with 2.5% growth, leading the nation.
What changed
This press release announces Texas's continued recognition as the nation's top state for business according to Chief Executive magazine's annual CEO survey. Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the milestone, citing the state's pro-growth policies, workforce development, and infrastructure investments as drivers of the ranking. The announcement is ceremonial in nature and creates no compliance obligations or regulatory requirements for any party.
The ranking carries no regulatory significance for businesses, investors, or employers. While the announcement highlights Texas's economic growth and business climate, it does not establish new policies, reporting requirements, or legal obligations. Compliance teams need take no action in response to this press release.
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Texas Named Best State For Business For Record 22nd Consecutive Year
April 20, 2026 | Austin, Texas
| Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being ranked the Best State for Business for the 22nd year in a row by Chief Executive magazine.
“Texas is where businesses innovate and where opportunity abounds,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas has long dominated the nation as the Best State for Business thanks to our pro-growth policies, world-class workforce, and strategic investments in education, high-demand skills training, and critical infrastructure. We will continue to move at the speed of business as we build a more prosperous Texas for generations to come.”
“Truly, this is an incredible run that Texas has going,” said Chief Executive Group Publisher Christopher Chalk. “CEOs are a tough group to please, and yet year after year Texas continues to earn the top spot—no small feat.”
The Best State for Business ranking is determined through an annual survey of the nation’s leading CEOs, presidents, and business owners conducted by Chief Executive magazine. Texas has topped the nation every year since Chief Executive began the ranking.
On Friday, Governor Abbott celebrated the strength of the Texas economy as preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show the Texas economy expanded to $2.9 trillion in 2025, based on the state’s 2025 current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP). The Texas economy also led the nation in growth in 2025 at a rate of 2.5%.
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