Texas, Our Texas: An Assessment of Economic Development Programs and Prospects in the Lone Star State
Report Published on November 25, 2002In a remarkable odyssey of almost two centuries, a rugged and remote frontier outpost named for one of its many native tribes has been transformed into a major center of high technology and international commerce. From cattle to cotton to oil to electronics, Texas has repeatedly reoriented its business complex to meet evolving needs and circumstances. Even given the Lone Star State's remarkable capacity to adjust, the current period is one of unprecedented challenges (and opportunities).
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Texas continues to be the best state for business
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 11, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses Texas again being named the best state for business.
How does Texas rank in the Best States for Business?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 15, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses Texas' ranking among the best states to do business.
Texas Ranked as the State with the Best Business Climate
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 02, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses Site Selection Magazine ranking Texas as the state with the best business climate.
The Next Big Thing!
Column Published in syndication November 06, 2024Years ago, during one of the numerous Presidential Economic Summits, I was given the task of identifying the single best thing that the US had done to maintain decades of leadership in business expansion. After a fair amount of research, I determined that the answer was "the next big thing."
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- United States,
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