This red state is strengthening its grip as America's next economic heavyweight
Critics have argued that Texas' economic success is mostly a numbers game. As more workers and higher-income households relocate to Texas, companies gain access to a larger labor pool and customer base, encouraging additional hiring, investment and expansion. Amanda Macias covers the intersection of business, economics and politics, with a focus on how policy decisions shape markets, businesses and American workers.
- ▪Critics have argued that Texas' economic success is mostly a numbers game.
- ▪As more workers and higher-income households relocate to Texas, companies gain access to a larger labor pool and customer base, encouraging additional hiring, investment and expansion.
- ▪Amanda Macias covers the intersection of business, economics and politics, with a focus on how policy decisions shape markets, businesses and American workers.
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Texas This red state is strengthening its grip as America's next economic heavyweight IRS migration data show higher-income households fueling growth across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio By Amanda Macias Fox News Published July 26, 2026 1:56pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Why billionaires, CEOs and manufacturers keep choosing Texas as America’s business capital Gabriela von zur Muehlen, chief policy officer at the Texas Association of Business, says Texas’ low costs and strong supply chains help attract billionaires, CEOs and manufacturers. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The race to become America's next economic heavyweight may already have a frontrunner.
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