• What happened: Texas grew jobs at three times the national rate in April, adding 42,600 jobs. The Lone Star State also leads the nation in jobs added over the last 12 months.
• We’re the gold standard: Chief Executive magazine’s annual survey of C-suite leaders ranked Texas the Best State for Business for a record-breaking 20th consecutive year. Not to mention, Texas recently won Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup for a record-breaking 12th year in a row.
• In his own words: “Of all the top rankings for Texas, one matters most: More Texans are working than ever before, and that means more opportunity for more Texas families to prosper.”–Gov. Greg Abbott
• What’s next: The September launch of Texas’ new specialized business court will elevate our national economic reputation even more. Overseen by highly qualified and expert judges, the business court will ensure complex and nuanced cases are handled consistently and expediently. Read more in the TLR Advocate
• TLR Thoughts: Texas didn’t gain its reputation as a powerhouse for job creation by accident—it’s the result of decades of principled leadership and smart policy choices, in part embracing tort reform 30 years ago. Catch-up quick

Read the full press release here.