Texas Cities Tops for Job Growth
Texas has nine of the top 20 best metros for job growth in the U.S., according to a study by Forbes.com. The study used job growth data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for 333 Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
| Area | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Odessa | 1 |
| Longview | 3 |
| Kileen-Temple-Fort Hood | 5 |
| Austin-Round Rock | 6 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | 7 |
| Laredo | 8 |
| Houston-Sugar Land- Baytown |
9 |
| College Station-Bryan | 16 |
| San Antonio | 20 |
Source:
Forbes.com,
April 2009
Texas is home to the most Fortune 500 companies in the nation, according to a recent ranking by Fortune magazine. Texas has 64 companies on the list, up from 58 in 2008. Irving-based Exxon Mobil topped Texas’ Fortune 500 companies with revenues of $442.8 million.
| State | Fortune 500 Companies |
|---|---|
| Texas | 64 |
| New York | 56 |
| California | 51 |
| Illinois | 32 |
| Ohio | 27 |
Source: Fortune, CNNMoney.com, April 2009
Texas is still tops for business, according to a ranking by Chief Executive magazine. The ranking cited Texas’ strong economy, access to capital and transportation infrastructure.
| State | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
| Florida | 3 |
| Georgia | 4 |
| Tennessee | 5 |
Source: Chief Executive magazine, January/February 2009