Texas Is a Top-10 U.S. State Economy

A new WalletHub ranking placed Texas in the top 10 state economies for 2026, measuring states across economic activity, economic health, and innovation potential.

Texas ranked:

• No. 8 overall among state economies
• No. 7 for economic activity
• No. 11 for economic health
• No. 24 for innovation potential

For founders, Austin is one of the clearest examples of the Texas economy moving beyond its old story. The city's growth is being shaped by startups, software, AI, semiconductors, defense, CPG, media, restaurants, local services, and small businesses all building at once.