#2 Texas
Top States 2011: Texas
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 176 | 33 | 30 |
| Workforce | 203 | 14 | 16 |
| Quality of Life | 164 | 32 | 29 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 293 | 1 | 1 |
| Economy | 164 | 14 | 1 |
| Education | 113 | 27 | 30 |
| Technology & Innovation | 197 | 4 | 4 |
| Business Friendliness | 128 | 18 | 19 |
| Access to Capital | 94 | 4 | 7 |
| Cost of Living | 46 | 5 | 8 |
| OVERALL | 1578 | 2 | 1 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Rick Perry (R)
Population: 25,145,561
GDP (2009 per capita): $43,032
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 8.0 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 1,074 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $13.4 billion
Corporate tax rate: The state has a Franchise Tax instead of an income tax.
Largest employers: AT&T, H-E-B, JPMorgan Chase (Excludes Retailers)
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
