† Index of state's average revenue/kilowatt hour.
7. Texas Boasting no personal or capital gains taxes, and low corporate income and corporate capital gains levies, Texas remains a choice destination for entrepreneurs, despite higher than average health costs. Its sheer size and diversity sweeten the deal, as does the presence of key U.S. industries, such as energy and technology. "There are many business opportunities in Texas, and the policy climate enhances that," Kerrigan says.
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