Per Capita Real GDP: $36,920 Rank: 19/50 (2006)
Population: 20,851,800 Rank: 2/50 (2000)
Per Capita Personal Income: $34,257 Rank: 25/50 (2006)
Unemployment Rate: 4.30% Rank: 21/50 (2008)
Business Tax Climate Index: Rank: 8/50 (2008)
Corporate Tax Rate: 4.50%
Individual Tax Rate: None
Sales Tax Rate: 6.25%
Business Tax Climate Index:
Individual Income Tax Index Rank: 7
Sales Tax Index Rank: 28
Unemployment Insurance Tax Index Rank: 14
Property Tax Index Rank: 27
Business Tax Climate Index: 8
Corporate Tax Index Rank: 47
Texas State Information
The economy of Texas, as with most things in the state, is big. The GDP of the state is over $1 trillion, a figure larger than that of most developed nations. The shear size of the economy is complemented by the wide diversity of industries it encompasses. Mining, manufacturing, services and agriculture are all integral components of the state’s robust economy.
Texas is the leading U.S. producer of oil and natural gas. Mining has contributed over 9% to the state economy in recent years, reaching the $100 billion mark in 2006. The strength of the extraction industry is complemented by a growing manufacturing industry. Many of the manufacturing companies are located along the gulf coast, in close proximity to gas and oil resources. These resources are used as both a source of energy for the facilities and a manufacturing input in some cases.
State Information
Abbreviation: TX
Capital: Austin
Nick Name Lone Star State
State Web Site: http://www.texas.gov
Motto: Friendship
Top 5 Export Partner Countries
Mexico, Canada, China, Korea, South, Netherlands
Top 5 Export Merchandise
Computers and Electronic Products Sales
Chemicals Sales
Chemicals Manufacturing
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Computers and Electronic Products Manufacturing
Major Cities
Dallas, Houston, San Antonio
Main Airports:
DFW Dallas/Fort Worth International Dallas-
IAH George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Houston
AFW Fort Worth Alliance Fort Worth
SAT San Antonio International San Antonio
AUS Austin-
ELP El Paso International El Paso
LRD Laredo International Laredo
HRL Valley International Harlingen
LBB Lubbock Preston Smith International Lubbock
BRO Brownsville/South Padre Island International
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Texas Small Business Administration:
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Bureau of Business Research (BBR)
The BBR is a research institute that is part of the University of Texas at Austin. It provides research material that primarily focuses on economic development, and is aimed fostering the competitiveness of the state. The BBR also publishes the Texas Business Review, a periodical that features the various research articles.
Central Texas Business Resource Center
The center is focused on assisting small and medium-
District Export Councils (DEC) of Texas
The DECs of Texas bring together state business leaders to create a knowledge base for international business. There are four councils located in the state, all of which provide business advising services as well as training and education focused primarily on global trade.
International Trade Center (ITC)
The ITC at the University of San Antonio assists businesses who wish to expand and establish themselves globally. It focuses mainly on small businesses, and provides services that include consulting solutions, as well as import/export training. The center is also in partnerships with other agencies to create programs such as a Mexico SBDC.
San Antonio US Export Assistance Center
This branch of the Department of Commerce specializes in helping small to medium sized companies, in Texas, develop and execute exporting strategies. A few of its services include trade leads, market research, and business advocacy. Its website contains a list of local partner agencies, as well as free webcasts.
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)
The TMAC was established in 1995 to assist manufacturing firms who aim to compete in the global business arena. They offer a host of services that include information systems services and customizable training programs. The center’s website also has a list of supplementary resources.
Texas State Small Business Development Center
The center is an organization under Texas State University that works with small
and medium-
TexasOne is a program aimed at promoting the state as an attractive business destination. Its website contains information about Texas’ economic environment, as well as resources for firms who wish to relocate to the state, or embark on international ventures.
The official site of the state of Texas, this site provides information on government, business, education, living, visiting, and working in the state. Business links include resources for starting a business in Texas, licensing information, and state laws and regulations.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
The TWC is a government agency dedicated to workforce development within the state. In addition to recruitment and job placements, it also provides training and development services for current workers. The TWC has workforce centers located around the state.
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Abilene, Texas (TX) (pop. 115,930)
Addison, Texas (TX) (pop. 14,166)
Alamo, Texas (TX) (pop. 14,760)
Alamo Heights (pop. 7,319)
Aldine (pop. 13,979)
Alice (pop. 19,010)
Allen, Texas (TX) (pop. 43,554)
Alvin, Texas (TX) (pop. 21,413)
Amarillo, Texas (TX) (pop. 173,627)
Anderson Mill (pop. 8,953)
Anderson-
Andrews, Texas (TX) (pop. 9,652)
Angleton (pop. 18,130)
Angleton-
Aransas Pass (pop. 8,138)
Arlington, Texas (TX) (pop. 332,969)
Atascocita (pop. 35,757)
Athens, Texas (TX) (pop. 11,297)
Austin, Texas (TX) (pop. 656,562)
Azle (pop. 9,600)
Bacliff (pop. 6,962)
Balch Springs (pop. 19,375)
Bay City, Texas (TX) (pop. 18,667)
Baytown (pop. 66,430)
Beaumont, Texas (TX) (pop. 113,866)
Bedford, Texas (TX) (pop. 47,152)
Beeville (pop. 13,129)
Bellaire, Texas (TX) (pop. 15,642)
Bellmead (pop. 9,214)
Belton, Texas (TX) (pop. 14,623)
Ben Wheeler-
Benbrook (pop. 20,208)
Big Spring (pop. 25,233)
Boerne (pop. 6,178)
Bonham (pop. 9,990)
Borger (pop. 14,302)
Brazosport (unincorporated, pop. 59,653)
Brenham (pop. 13,507)
Bridge City, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,651)
Bridge City-
Brownfield, Texas (TX) (pop. 9,488)
Brownsville, Texas (TX) (pop. 139,722)
Brownwood (pop. 18,813)
Bruni-
Brushy Creek, Texas (TX) (pop. 15,371)
Bryan, Texas (TX) (pop. 65,660)
Burkburnett (pop. 10,927)
Burleson (pop. 20,976)
Canyon (pop. 12,875)
Canyon Lake, Texas (TX) (pop. 16,870)
Carrollton, Texas (TX) (pop. 109,576)
Carthage, Texas (TX) (pop. 6,664)
Cedar Creek Lake (unincorporated, pop. 7,547)
Cedar Creek-
Cedar Hill, Texas (TX) (pop. 32,093)
Cedar Park (pop. 26,049)
Chance-
Channelview (pop. 29,685)
Childress (pop. 6,778)
Cinco Ranch (pop. 11,196)
Cleburne (pop. 26,005)
Cleveland, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,605)
Cloverleaf (pop. 23,508)
Clute (pop. 10,424)
College Station, Texas (TX) (pop. 67,890)
Colleyville (pop. 19,636)
Colony, Texas (TX) (unincorporated, pop. 31,700)
Commerce, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,669)
Conroe (pop. 36,811)
Converse, Texas (TX) (pop. 11,508)
Coppell (pop. 35,958)
Copperas Cove (pop. 29,592)
Corinth, Texas (TX) (pop. 11,325)
Corpus Christi, Texas (TX) (pop. 277,454)
Corsicana (pop. 24,485)
Crockett, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,141)
Crowley, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,467)
Crystal City, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,190)
Cuero (pop. 6,571)
Dalhart (pop. 7,237)
Dallas, Texas (TX) (pop. 1,188,580)
DeSoto (pop. 37,646)
Deer Park, Texas (TX) (pop. 28,520)
Del Rio, Texas (TX) (pop. 33,867)
Denison, Texas (TX) (pop. 22,773)
Denton, Texas (TX) (pop. 80,537)
Dickinson, Texas (TX) (pop. 17,093)
Donna (pop. 14,768)
Dumas, Texas (TX) (pop. 13,747)
Duncanville, Texas (TX) (pop. 36,081)
Eagle Mountain, Texas (TX) (pop. 6,599)
Eagle Pass (pop. 22,413)
East Cameron (unincorporated, pop. 18,356)
East Grayson (unincorporated, pop. 81,381)
East Jefferson, Texas (TX) (unincorporated, pop. 116,060)
Edinburg, Texas (TX) (pop. 48,465)
Edna-
Eidson Road (pop. 9,348)
El Campo (pop. 10,945)
El Paso, Texas (TX) (pop. 563,662)
Elm Mott (unincorporated, pop. 6,011)
Ennis, Texas (TX) (pop. 16,045)
Euless (pop. 46,005)
Fabens (pop. 8,043)
Farmers Branch (pop. 27,508)
Flower Mound (pop. 50,702)
Forest Hill, Texas (TX) (pop. 12,949)
Fort Bliss (pop. 8,264)
Fort Hood (pop. 33,711)
Fort Stockton (pop. 7,846)
Fort Worth, Texas (TX) (pop. 534,694)
Fredericksburg, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,911)
Freeport, Texas (TX) (pop. 12,708)
Fresno, Texas (TX) (pop. 6,603)
Friendswood (pop. 29,037)
Frisco, Texas (TX) (pop. 33,714)
Gainesville, Texas (TX) (pop. 15,538)
Galena Park (pop. 10,592)
Galveston, Texas (TX) (pop. 57,247)
Garland, Texas (TX) (pop. 215,768)
Gatesville, Texas (TX) (pop. 15,591)
Georgetown, Texas (TX) (pop. 28,339)
Gladewater (pop. 6,078)
Glenn Heights (pop. 7,224)
Goldsmith-
Gonzales, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,202)
Graham, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,716)
Grand Prairie, Texas (TX) (pop. 127,427)
Grapevine (pop. 42,059)
Greatwood (pop. 6,640)
Greenville, Texas (TX) (pop. 23,960)
Groves (pop. 15,733)
Haltom City (pop. 39,018)
Harker Heights (pop. 17,308)
Harleton (unincorporated, pop. 6,221)
Harlingen (pop. 57,564)
Hawley-
Henderson, Texas (TX) (pop. 11,273)
Hereford, Texas (TX) (pop. 14,597)
Hewitt, Texas (TX) (pop. 11,085)
Hidalgo (pop. 7,322)
Highland Park, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,842)
Highland Village (pop. 12,173)
Highlands, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,089)
Hillsboro, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,232)
Hitchcock (pop. 6,386)
Homestead Meadows South (pop. 6,807)
Hondo, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,897)
Houston, Texas (TX) (pop. 1,953,631)
Humble (pop. 14,579)
Huntsville, Texas (TX) (pop. 35,078)
Hurst, Texas (TX) (pop. 36,273)
Ingleside (pop. 9,388)
Iowa Park (pop. 6,431)
Irving, Texas (TX) (pop. 191,615)
Jacinto City (pop. 10,302)
Jacksonville, Texas (TX) (pop. 13,868)
Jarrell (unincorporated, pop. 6,084)
Jasper, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,247)
Jersey Village (pop. 6,880)
Jollyville (pop. 15,813)
Katy (pop. 11,775)
Kaufman (pop. 6,490)
Keller (pop. 27,345)
Kerrville (pop. 20,425)
Kilgore (pop. 11,301)
Killeen (pop. 86,911)
Kingsville, Texas (TX) (pop. 25,575)
Kirby, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,673)
La Feria (pop. 6,115)
La Homa (pop. 10,433)
La Marque (pop. 13,682)
La Porte, Texas (TX) (pop. 31,880)
La Rue-
La Sara (unincorporated, pop. 7,084)
Labelle, Texas (TX) (pop. 11,380)
Lackland AFB (pop. 7,123)
Lake Dallas (pop. 6,166)
Lake Jackson (pop. 26,386)
Lakeway (pop. 8,002)
Lamesa (pop. 9,952)
Lampasas (pop. 6,786)
Lancaster, Texas (TX) (pop. 25,894)
Laredo, Texas (TX) (pop. 176,576)
League City (pop. 45,444)
Leander (pop. 7,596)
Leon Valley (pop. 9,239)
Levelland (pop. 12,866)
Lewisville, Texas (TX) (pop. 77,737)
Liberty, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,033)
Littlefield (pop. 6,507)
Live Oak, Texas (TX) (pop. 9,156)
Livingston-
Lockhart, Texas (TX) (pop. 11,615)
Longview, Texas (TX) (pop. 73,344)
Lubbock, Texas (TX) (pop. 199,564)
Lufkin (pop. 32,709)
Lumberton, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,731)
Mansfield, Texas (TX) (pop. 28,031)
Marlin, Texas (TX) (pop. 6,628)
Marshall, Texas (TX) (pop. 23,935)
Maud-
McAllen, Texas (TX) (pop. 106,414)
McKinney (pop. 54,369)
Mercedes (pop. 13,649)
Mesquite, Texas (TX) (pop. 124,523)
Mexia (pop. 6,563)
Midland, Texas (TX) (pop. 94,996)
Midland Rural (unincorporated, pop. 25,226)
Midlothian, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,480)
Mineral Wells (pop. 16,946)
Mission, Texas (TX) (pop. 45,408)
Mission Bend (pop. 30,831)
Missouri City, Texas (TX) (pop. 52,913)
Monahans (pop. 6,821)
Montalba-
Mount Pleasant, Texas (TX) (pop. 13,935)
Nacogdoches (pop. 29,914)
Navasota (pop. 6,789)
Nederland, Texas (TX) (pop. 17,422)
New Braunfels (pop. 36,494)
New Territory (pop. 13,861)
North Randall, Texas (TX) (pop. 13,943)
North Richland Hills (pop. 55,635)
Northeast Brazos (unincorporated, pop. 11,198)
Northeast Harris (unincorporated, pop. 43,779)
Northeast Rockwall (unincorporated, pop. 6,388)
Northeast Tarrant, Texas (TX) (pop. 402,130)
Northeast Wharton (unincorporated, pop. 6,110)
Northwest Bell (unincorporated, pop. 8,628)
Northwest Grayson (unincorporated, pop. 21,538)
Northwest Harris, Texas (TX) (pop. 405,444)
Northwest Rockwall (unincorporated, pop. 21,893)
Odessa, Texas (TX) (pop. 90,943)
Orange, Texas (TX) (pop. 18,643)
Palestine, Texas (TX) (pop. 17,598)
Palmview South (pop. 6,219)
Pampa (pop. 17,887)
Paris, Texas (TX) (pop. 25,898)
Pasadena, Texas (TX) (pop. 141,674)
Pearland (pop. 37,640)
Pearsall (pop. 7,157)
Pecan Grove (pop. 13,551)
Pecos, Texas (TX) (pop. 9,501)
Perryton (pop. 7,774)
Pflugerville (pop. 16,335)
Pharr (pop. 46,660)
Plainview, Texas (TX) (pop. 22,336)
Plano, Texas (TX) (pop. 222,030)
Pleasanton, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,266)
Pollok (unincorporated, pop. 9,189)
Port Arthur (pop. 57,755)
Port Lavaca (pop. 12,035)
Port Neches (pop. 13,601)
Portland, Texas (TX) (pop. 14,827)
Raymondville, Texas (TX) (pop. 9,733)
Rendon (pop. 9,022)
Richardson (pop. 91,802)
Richland Hills (pop. 8,132)
Richmond, Texas (TX) (pop. 11,081)
Rio Grande City (pop. 11,923)
River Oaks (pop. 6,985)
Robinson, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,845)
Robstown (pop. 12,727)
Rockport, Texas (TX) (pop. 7,385)
Rockwall (pop. 17,976)
Roma (pop. 9,617)
Roma-
Rosenberg (pop. 24,043)
Round Rock, Texas (TX) (pop. 61,136)
Rowlett (pop. 44,503)
Sabine (unincorporated, pop. 7,541)
Sachse (pop. 9,751)
Saginaw, Texas (TX) (pop. 12,374)
San Angelo (pop. 88,439)
San Antonio, Texas (TX) (pop. 1,144,646)
San Benito (pop. 23,444)
San Elizario (pop. 11,046)
San Juan, Texas (TX) (pop. 26,229)
San Marcos, Texas (TX) (pop. 34,733)
Santa Fe, Texas (TX) (pop. 9,548)
Schertz (pop. 18,694)
Seabrook, Texas (TX) (pop. 9,443)
Seagoville (pop. 10,823)
Seguin (pop. 22,011)
Shepherd-
Sherman, Texas (TX) (pop. 35,082)
Silsbee (pop. 6,393)
Slaton (pop. 6,109)
Snyder, Texas (TX) (pop. 10,783)
Socorro, Texas (TX) (pop. 27,152)
South Bell (unincorporated, pop. 7,327)
South Brazos (unincorporated, pop. 23,476)
South Houston (pop. 15,833)
South Rockwall (unincorporated, pop. 14,799)
Southeast Bexar (unincorporated, pop. 18,853)
Southeast Harris (unincorporated, pop. 82,015)
Southeast Hidalgo, Texas (TX) (pop. 102,051)
Southeast Montgomery, Texas (TX) (pop. 208,076)
Southlake (pop. 21,519)
Southwest Grayson (unincorporated, pop. 7,676)
Spring (pop. 36,385)
Stafford, Texas (TX) (pop. 15,681)
Stephenville (pop. 14,921)
Sugar Land (pop. 63,328)
Sulphur Springs, Texas (TX) (pop. 14,551)
Sweetwater, Texas (TX) (pop. 11,415)
Taylor, Texas (TX) (pop. 13,575)
Temple, Texas (TX) (pop. 54,514)
Terrell (pop. 13,606)
Texarkana, Texas (TX) (pop. 34,782)
Texas City (pop. 41,521)
The Colony (pop. 26,531)
The Woodlands (pop. 55,649)
Tomball (pop. 9,089)
Trophy Club (pop. 6,350)
Tyler, Texas (TX) (pop. 83,650)
Universal City (pop. 14,849)
University Park, Texas (TX) (pop. 23,324)
Uvalde (pop. 14,929)
Vernon, Texas (TX) (pop. 11,660)
Victoria, Texas (TX) (pop. 60,603)
Vidor (pop. 11,440)
Waco, Texas (TX) (pop. 113,726)
Watauga, Texas (TX) (pop. 21,908)
Waxahachie (pop. 21,426)
Weatherford, Texas (TX) (pop. 19,000)
Webb, Texas (TX) (unincorporated, pop. 9,726)
Webster, Texas (TX) (pop. 9,083)
Wells Branch (pop. 11,271)
Weslaco (pop. 26,935)
West Bexar (unincorporated, pop. 32,828)
West Brazos (unincorporated, pop. 10,680)
West Livingston (pop. 6,612)
West Odessa (pop. 17,799)
West Tom Green (unincorporated, pop. 22,393)
West University Place (pop. 14,211)
Wharton, Texas (TX) (pop. 9,237)
White Settlement (pop. 14,831)
Wichita Falls, Texas (TX) (pop. 104,197)
Windemere (pop. 6,868)
Woodway, Texas (TX) (pop. 8,733)
Wylie (pop. 15,132)
Texas Newspaper Directory
Abilene Abilene Reporter News
Alice Alice Echo-
Allen The Allen American
Alpine Alpine Avalanche
Alvin The Alvin Sun-
Amarillo Amarillo Globe-
Andrews Andrews County News
Angleton La Voz de Brazoria County
Angleton The Bulletin
Aransas Pass The Aransas Pass Progress
Athens Athens Daily Review
Austin Austin American Statesman
Austin Austin Business Journal
Austin Austin Chronicle
Austin La Voz de Austin
Austin Oak Hill Gazette
Austin The Senior Advocate
Bandera Bandera County Courier
Bandera The Bandera Bulletin
Bay City Bay City Tribune
Baytown The Baytown Sun
Beaumont Beaumont Enterprise
Beaumont Beaumont Journal
Beaumont The Examiner
Beeville Beeville Bee-
Big Spring Big Spring Herald
Blanco The Blanco County News
Boerne Boerne Star
Bonham Fannin County Special
Bonham North Texas e-
Borger Borger News-
Brady Brady Standard-
Breckenridge Breckenridge American
Brenham The Banner Press
Brookshire The Times Tribune
Brownfield Brownfield News
Brownsville Brownsville Herald
Brownwood Brownwood Bulletin
Bryan Bryan-
Bullard Bullard Banner News
Burleson Burleson-
Burnet Burnet Bulliten
Cameron Cameron Herald
Canyon The Canyon News
Canyon Lake Times Guardian
Cedar Park Hill Country News
Chandler Chandler & Brownsboro Statesman
Clarendon Clarendon Enterprise
Cleburne Cleburne Times-
Cleveland Cleveland Advocate
Clifton The Clifton Record
Clute The Facts
Coleman Coleman CDV
Coleman Coleman News
Columbus Colorado County Citizen
Conroe The Bulletin
Coppell Coppell Gazette
Copperas Cove The Leader-
Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Caller-
Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Daily
Corsicana Corsicana Daily Sun
Crawford The Lone Star Iconoclast
Cuero The Cuero Record
Daingerfield The Daingerfield Bee
Dallas Dallas Business Journal
Dallas Dallas Observer
Dallas El Heraldo News
Dallas El Hispano News
Dallas People Newspapers
Dallas The Dallas Morning News
De Leon De Leon Free Press
Decatur Wise County Messenger
Del Rio News Herald
Denton Denton Record-
DeSoto Today Newspapers
Diboll Diboll Free Press
Dublin Dublin Citizen
Dumas News-
Eagle Lake Eagle Lake Headlight
Eagle Pass The News Gram
El Campo The Leader-
El Paso El Paso Times
Eldorado The Eldorado Success
Elgin Elgin Courier Online
Emory Rains County Leader
Farmersville Farmersville Times
Ferris Ellis County Press
Floresville Wilson County News
Floydada Hesperian-
Fort Stockton Fort Stockton Pioneer
Fort Worth Fort Worth Business Press
Fort Worth Fort Worth Star-
Fort Worth Fort Worth Weekly
Frankston The Frankston Citizen
Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post
Friendswood Friendswood Journal
Friona Friona Star
Frisco Frisco Enterprise
Fritch The Eagle Press
Gainesville Gainesville Daily Register
Galveston Galveston County Daily News
Gatesville Gatesville Messenger
Gilmer Gilmer Mirror
Gonzales Gonzales Inquirer