Texas – Governor Greg Abbott participated in a roundtable and press conference hosted by the Texas Stock Exchange at the Pérez Art Museum to showcase the economic growth of Texas and the broader Southeastern “Boom Belt” as a major driver of American prosperity.
During the event, Governor Abbott called the region the “center of gravity for American capitalism” and said the Texas Stock Exchange is positioned to reflect and advance that growth. He emphasized that Texas already has the policies and infrastructure in place to support continued economic expansion.
Governor Abbott highlighted Texas’ status as America’s economic juggernaut, noting that the state has the eighth-largest economy in the world and more Fortune 500 companies than any other state.
He underscored Texas’ world-class business climate and the role the TXSE will play in fostering investment and innovation throughout the Boom Belt.
In his remarks, the Governor compared visionary business leaders to hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, saying successful leaders “skate to where the puck is going” rather than staying in states with restrictive regulations.
He encouraged companies nationwide to bring their listings to the TXSE to participate in the economic opportunities emerging in the Southeast.
