Texas has received the Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine for the 14th consecutive year, marking its continued leadership in attracting business location and expansion projects. The announcement was made by Governor Greg Abbott during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.
“There is no state that is better-designed or better-positioned economically now and going forward,” said Governor Abbott. ”When we have so many of those robust local economic development teams working alongside the State of Texas, that is wind at our back to ensure that we will be leading in projects now and going forward. You can see that we are on a trajectory to ensure our economic diversification is going to inoculate us in good times, as well as bad times, to ensure our economy is still going to grow, still create new jobs, prosperity, and opportunities for Texans going forward.”
Site Selection Executive Vice President Ron Starner commented on Texas’ achievement: “It is time to start talking about the State of Texas as a dynasty in economic development. Texas did not just win the Governor’s cup this time, it obliterated the record book. Congratulations Governor Abbott – you and your team have earned the Site Selection Governor’s Cup. The dynasty continues.”
In 2025, Texas led all states with more than 1,400 business location and expansion projects. These efforts brought over $75 billion in capital investment and resulted in more than 42,000 new jobs. The number of projects was more than double that of the second-ranked state.
Governor Abbott was joined at the event by Ron Starner; Secretary of State Jane Nelson; Adriana Cruz, Executive Director of Texas Economic Development & Tourism; along with other leaders from across Texas.
The annual Governor’s Cup recognizes top-performing states based on job-creating business investments tracked by Site Selection magazine. The publication specializes in corporate real estate analysis and foreign direct investment.
According to information from the official website, under Greg Abbott’s leadership since his election in 2014, Texas has seen strong job growth and record employment levels statewide. The governor’s office maintains its main operations out of Austin at the State Insurance Building and provides services throughout Texas (source). Greg Abbott has also been recognized among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 (source). His administration has focused on job creation, expanding economic opportunities, enhancing education, protecting individual liberties, empowering parents regarding schooling decisions, and securing the southern border (source).