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Gov. Abbott celebrated Texas again leading the nation with the most Fortune 500 headquarters, growing to 55 and ranking ahead of all states on the just-released 2023 Fortune 500 list

by Gavin Wright
June 5, 2023
in Texas
Gov. Abbott celebrated Texas being named the Best State for Business by the nation’s leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine for a record-shattering 19th year in a row

Waco, TX – According to the state officials, the greater Houston metro area is No. 2 in the nation with 25 Fortune 500 headquarters, and the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area is No. 3 with 24.

The 2023 Fortune 500 list ranks the largest U.S. corporations based on 2022 fiscal year revenue. 

Governor Abbott released the following statement:

“Texas is the headquarters of headquarters. With our strong and growing workforce and welcoming business climate, Texas is where businesses find the freedom to flourish and people find opportunities to prosper.

‘Made in Texas’ is already a powerful global brand. With significant, continuing investments in education and training, workforce development, infrastructure and innovation, we are building an even brighter Texas of tomorrow for generations to come.”

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