Texas ranks high in economic health

With a 3.7% unemployment rate throughout the state, experts say Texas’ economy is flying high, largely due to its economic might.

According to a new study from WalletHub, Texas is the 12th best economy in the nation for 2019. The study cites the state’s overall economic activity and health, innovation and employment potential.

Tied for first in the nation on a per capita basis with five other states, Texas’ exporting might is largely due to fossil fuel exports. Texas shipped around $250 billion worth of goods around the world in 2017.