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Democratic challenger Hinojosa blames Gov. Greg Abbott for Texas’ decline in Top States for Business list
By Michael Karlis at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa on Monday blamed her Republican opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, for Texas falling from No. 2 to No. 4 in CNBC’s annual Top States for Business rankings. CNBC attributed Texas’ step backward in the ranking to the state’s poor quality of life, which the ...
Key takeaway 4 in CNBC’s annual Top States for Business rankings.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The decline in Texas' ranking in CNBC's Top States for Business list has significant implications for San Antonio 's economic development efforts. As a major city in the state, San Antonio's business attractiveness is closely tied to the overall perception of Texas as a place to do business. With the city's growing tech industry and major corporations like USAA and Valero Energy headquartered here, a drop in the state's ranking could impact San Antonio's ability to compete with other cities for new businesses and jobs. The poor quality of life cited by CNBC as a reason for the decline is also relevant to San Antonio, where issues like traffic congestion and affordability are increasingly pressing concerns for residents and businesses alike. As the gubernatorial campaign heats up, San Antonio voters will be watching to see how the candidates propose to address these issues and restore Texas' reputation as a top state for business.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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What is this story about? Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa on Monday blamed her Republican opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, for Texas falling from No. 2 to No. 4 in CNBC’s annual Top States for Business rankings. CNBC attributed Texas’ step backward in the ranking to the state’s poor quality of life, which the ...
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