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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 Lucas families, homeowners and small business owners, it is a snapshot of the statewide economy that could shape job options, commercial interest and growth pressure 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. Because those decision makers shape where new offices, plants and jobs end up, a continued top ranking could keep outside business interest focused on Texas, including North Texas communities near Lucas.
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. The release did not say how Texas scored in each area. For local entrepreneurs and home-based businesses in Lucas, the regulatory factors could matter as much as headline relocations.
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 release did not include spending totals or name specific projects, so it does not show which of those investments, if any, reach Lucas or Collin County 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. A long run of corporate moves into the state can bring more jobs within commuting distance, though it can also add to traffic and demand for housing and services in fast-growing areas.
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