Texas has surpassed 3 million registered business entities, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson. This milestone marks a new record for the state and highlights continued economic growth.
“Texas now has more than 3 million registered businesses, more than double from when I took office,” said Governor Abbott. “This milestone shows the true strength of the Texas economy. Texas is the land of freedom and opportunity where businesses and workers can chart their own path to succeed and thrive. With no corporate or personal income tax, a highly skilled and diverse workforce, and the best business climate in the nation, Texas attracts innovators and entrepreneurs from across the country and around the world.”
“This is a proud moment, and I congratulate all the entrepreneurs who are choosing to do business here in Texas,” said Secretary Nelson. “Reaching the 3 million active entities mark demonstrates the strong confidence the business community has in our state, and there are no signs of this trend slowing down. My office remains committed to delivering efficient, reliable service to support business formations and operations in Texas.”
State officials report that as of November 2025, there are over 3 million registered businesses in Texas. This figure represents more than twice as many as were registered ten years ago when just over 1.4 million entities existed in 2015.
The count includes both companies formed within Texas as well as out-of-state businesses operating locally. The most common type of entity is limited liability companies (LLCs) based in Texas.
To accommodate this growth, the Office of the Secretary of State has been updating its services by modernizing processes and expanding online offerings. In September, they introduced Texas Express, which provides expedited same-day and next-day options for many business services.
