Texas Earns Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup for a Record 14th Consecutive Year

Texas has once again secured Site Selection magazine’s Governor’s Cup, extending its run as the nation’s top state for job-creating business location and expansion projects. The 2026 announcement marks Texas’ 14th consecutive win and 22nd overall, reinforcing the state’s sustained performance in corporate investment attraction.

According to the state’s announcement and Site Selection’s 2025 rankings, Texas attracted more than 1,400 qualifying business projects in 2025, generating over $75 billion in capital investment and more than 42,000 new jobs. The total project count was reported as more than double that of the second-ranked state, underscoring the scale of Texas’ lead in economic development activity.

Scale, Diversification, and Long-Term Competitiveness

Texas’ performance in the Governor’s Cup rankings aligns with the state’s broader strategy of expanding across industries rather than relying on a single growth driver. The 2025 totals point to a pipeline that continues to span manufacturing, logistics, energy, technology, and advanced industrial investment. While the state leads in total project count, outside coverage also noted Texas ranked fourth nationally on a per-capita basis, a reflection of its larger population and economic scale.

For companies evaluating U.S. expansion, Texas continues to present a combination of market size, industrial depth, and recruitment momentum that few states can match. The latest Governor’s Cup result reinforces that the state remains one of the country’s most active platforms for large-scale business growth.

Why the Award Matters for Investors

Recognition from Site Selection carries weight because it is closely followed by corporate real estate professionals and investment decision-makers. In practical terms, Texas’ latest win sends a clear message: the state continues to outperform in attracting projects that translate into jobs, facilities, and capital deployment. For economic development organizations across Texas, it also validates the importance of coordinated state-local efforts in competing for domestic and international investment.