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Texas GDP Hits $2.9 Trillion, Outpaces U.S. Growth

4/18/2026

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  • Texas' preliminary 2025 GDP reached $2.9 trillion, making it the eighth-largest economy globally.
  • The state grew 2.5% in 2025, outpacing the U.S. rate of 2.1%, per the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) preliminary estimates.
  • Governor Greg Abbott attributed the growth to Texas's skilled workforce and pro-business policies.
  • Analysts caution that early estimates may be revised, and the true impact on residents depends on job creation and household incomes.