[avacado]

By contrast, Texas, the second-most populous state and the world’s 12th largest economy, is where 70 percent of all new U.S. jobs have been created since 2008. Unsurprisingly, it scores high in all the areas CEOs value most. “You feel like state government understands the value of business and industry to create jobs and growth,” observed one CEO.

Friendly people with positive attitudes who have an understanding of personal responsibility makes for a great State and business climate for job growth!

[GeronL]

Kalipornicrats don’t care if their state becomes Zimbabwe as long as its got legal pot, is gay friendly and has D’s in charge.

[PATRIOT1876]

If I was starting a business, I’d MUCH rather start it in Texas.

Hmmmm....high cost of doing business, high taxes, insane and useless green laws, gangs running almost unchecked, spoiled entitlement employees, very high cost of living, laws restrictive to business in California compared to a good business climate and a large percentage of hard-working, patriotic workers in Texas....hmmm, which to choose, which to choose...