What happened: Governor Greg Abbott rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to celebrate the launch of NYSE Texas in Arlington.

In his own words: “With Texas’s tremendous business success, we have NYSE coming here, growing here, and putting deeper roots in the state of Texas. This is the home of the economy, and it is going to be the home of financial exchanges going forward.” — Gov. Greg Abbott

TLR Thoughts: The launch of NYSE Texas highlights the state’s continued economic growth and leadership in job creation. Pro-business reforms, such as Senate Bill 29 and House Bill 40, have positioned Texas as the premier destination for investment, innovation and growth.

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