CNBC 2025 · #2 of 50
Texas
Very favourableImproved 1 rank since CNBC 2024 (#3 → #2)
Overall score
99 /100
Rank #2 of 50
Best for
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.