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CNBC 2025 · #2 of 50

Texas

Very favourable

Improved 1 rank since CNBC 2024 (#3 → #2)

Overall score
99 /100

Rank #2 of 50

Best for

  • Bootstrapper
  • VC-Backed
  • Fintech
  • Remote-First
  • Low cost of doing business

Category snapshot

Top strengths

  • Workforce #1
  • Economy #2
  • Technology & Innovation #2

Areas to improve

  • Quality of Life #49
  • Cost of Living #39

Founder Lens highlight

VC-Backed — #1 of 50 · 73/100

StateCompass derived from CNBC category scores — not CNBC's official overall rank.