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Texas Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 259 | 12 | 26 | B- |
| ECONOMY | 302 | 2 | 2 | A |
| WORKFORCE | 276 | 1 | 1 | A+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 78 | 49 | 49 | F |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 200 | 5 | 5 | A- |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 180 | 3 | 2 | A+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 121 | 23 | 17 | C |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 101 | 2 | 2 | A+ |
| EDUCATION | 46 | 32 | 24 | C |
| COST OF LIVING | 23 | 30 | 39 | C |
| OVERALL | 1586 | 4 | 2 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Greg Abbott, Republican
Population: 31,709,821
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 0.90%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 4.30%
Top corporate tax rate: None
Top individual income tax rate: None
Gasoline tax: 38.40 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, Stable/AAA, Stable
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
