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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.
