Texas cashes in among 10 best U.S. state economies in 2026 report (opens original article in a new tab)

Texas ranks 8th in the U.S. for best state economies in 2026 according to WalletHub's report, maintaining stability after dropping from the top five in 2025. The state leads in exports per capita and scores well in economic activity and health metrics.

• Texas ranks 8th in the U.S. for best state economies in 2026.
• Texas leads the nation in exports per capita, tied with four other states.
• Texas scores highly in economic activity (No. 7) and economic health (No. 11).