Among the factors luring companies to Texas:
- No personal income tax
- Lower cost of living and real estate
- Grants like the $640,000 Texas Enterprise Fund
- Flexible labor laws
- Fewer regulatory hurdles
Key Advantages of a Move to Texas
Texas offers more than just tax relief:
- Public-private partnerships
- Workforce development investment
- Business-friendly permitting processes
- Conservative social policies are perceived as more stable
- Urban centers like Austin and Dallas are brimming with talent
“These shifts reflect not just economic, but social and cultural recalibrations,” said Gov. Abbott. “Texas is proving that growth and freedom go hand in hand.”
Ten Companies That Moved to Texas from California
- John Paul Mitchell Systems – Moved to Wilmer
- Tesla – Headquarters now in Austin
- Oracle – Relocated to Austin
- Hewlett-Packard Enterprise – Now based in Houston
- CBRE Group – Moved to Dallas
- Chevron – Corporate offices moved to Houston
- SpaceX – Major operations and expansion in Boca Chica
- Realtor.com – Relocated to Texas
- Charles Schwab – Moved to Westlake, TX
- Toyota North America – Shifted U.S. HQ to Plano
Strategic Shifts and the Road Ahead
The JPMS move is more than symbolic. It’s a signal that corporate America is recalibrating. Texas offers the promise of economic scalability, while California’s increasingly complex legal and social landscape raises costs and risks.
