Texas Now World’s 8th Largest Economy at $2.9 Trillion

I know everyone gets sick of how proud we Texans are to be from the Lone Star State, but it's really hard not to sit a bit taller in the saddle, puff out our chests just a little more, maybe brag just a smidgen when numbers like this come in.

Texas Economy Reaches Record $2.9 Trillion in 2025

The Texas economy has reached a new milestone, hitting a record $2.9 trillion in 2025, according to preliminary estimates from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.

State officials say Texas also outpaced the national economy, growing at a rate of 2.5% when adjusted for inflation.

Growth Outpaces Nation and Global Competitors

The latest numbers show Texas continues to rank as the eighth-largest economy in the world when compared to entire nations, based on estimates from the International Monetary Fund.

In addition, Texas’ economic growth in 2025 exceeded that of eight of the world’s ten largest economies, highlighting the state’s continued expansion on a global scale.

Long-Term Growth Under Abbott Administration

Since Governor Greg Abbott took office in January 2015, the Texas economy has grown from $1.59 trillion to $2.9 trillion.

When adjusted for inflation, that marks a 46% increase over the past 11 years.

Abbott credited the growth to Texas’ workforce, business climate, and continued investment across the state.

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The Wienermobile Visits Townsqaure Texarkana

Last week, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was in town for a few days to hang out at the Four State Fair & Rodeo and show up for a charity Wiener Dog racing event downtown. One of their stops was our studio parking lot for a few photos and a quick interview.

Meet "At the Grill Isaac" and "Grill 'Em Up Gabby", two very enthusiastic Oscar Mayer representatives. They were driving the wiener, I mean the winner of the inaugural Wiener 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2025... "Slaw Dog". We wish them luck in the upcoming Wienie 500 on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Gallery Credit: Jim Weaver