Texas Economy and Business
19% of jobs created in 2011 were from Texas
Statistics
In 2011, of the total number of jobs added in the United States, Texas added more than any other state!
Texas added 8.09% of the U.S. GDP in 2009
Texas is responsible for 40% of the nations' job creation since June 2009
Texas Leading Industries
Petroleum/Energy
Technology
Construction
Manufacturing
Financial activities
Education/Health services
Government jobs