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Office of the Texas Governor · November 2, 2026
Texas Claims Top Business Climate Title For Fourth Straight Year
Governor Greg Abbott's office announced on November 2, 2026 that Site Selection magazine has named Texas America's Top Business Climate for the fourth year in a row. The ranking adds to two other Site Selection awards the state collected earlier in 2026. For Celina families, homeowners and small business owners, it is a snapshot of the statewide economy that could shape job options, commercial interest and growth across the region.
Fourth Consecutive Top Ranking
Site Selection magazine named Texas the nation's top business climate for the fourth straight year. Part of the ranking comes from a survey of corporate real estate executives and site selectors, the people who help companies decide where to relocate or expand. A continued top ranking could keep that kind of business interest focused on Texas, including North Texas communities like Celina.
What The Ranking Measures
The governor's office said the ranking weighs several factors: cutting regulations and keeping rules predictable, the strength of the state's startup and innovation scene, how many job-creating relocation and expansion projects the state lands, and its overall pro-business climate. For Celina entrepreneurs and small businesses, the regulatory factors could matter as much as the big corporate moves.
Abbott Credits Infrastructure And Workforce Spending
Abbott said Texas leads the nation in economic opportunity and called the state the world's eighth-largest economy. He credited state investments in infrastructure and workforce training, along with the companies creating jobs, for the strength of the economy. The announcement did not include spending totals or name specific projects, so it is not clear which of those investments reach Celina directly.
Record 14th Straight Governor's Cup
Earlier in 2026, Texas won Site Selection's Governor's Cup for a record 14th consecutive year. That award goes to the top-performing state for job-creating business relocations and expansions. For Celina residents, a steady stream of companies moving to or growing in Texas could mean more job options within reach of home. |