Texas Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in Texas (2025)

We analyzed 843K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

#1
FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

Solar Electric Power Generation

Growth: +266.7% • Saturation: 0.74 LQ
#2
HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Record Production and Distribution

Growth: +266.7% • Saturation: 0.72 LQ
#3
LOW COMPETITION GAP

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Growth: +266.7% • Saturation: 0.55 LQ
#4
HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

Growth: +262.5% • Saturation: 0.75 LQ
#5
LOW COMPETITION GAP

Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

Growth: +236.4% • Saturation: 0.63 LQ

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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington

#1 VOL

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

7.8M

Active Biz

270K

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Fastest Growth

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands

7.3M Residents

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San Antonio-New Braunfels

Population

2.6M

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Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos

Population

2.4M

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McAllen-Edinburg-Mission

Population

881K

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El Paso

Population

870K

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Killeen-Temple

Population

486K

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Corpus Christi

Population

447K

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Brownsville-Harlingen

Population

423K

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Beaumont-Port Arthur

Population

396K

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Lubbock

Population

355K

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Waco

Population

299K

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Longview

Population

289K

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College Station-Bryan

Population

273K

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Amarillo

Population

270K

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Laredo

Population

268K

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Tyler

Population

238K

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Abilene

Population

178K

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Midland

Population

177K

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Odessa

Population

163K

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Wichita Falls

Population

149K

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Texarkana

Population

147K

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Sherman-Denison

Population

140K

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San Angelo

Population

121K

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Victoria

Population

98K

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Eagle Pass

Population

58K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Texas?+

Currently, the Solar Electric Power Generation sector is leading the state with a +266.7% 5-year growth rate across multiple metro markets.

What is the most profitable solo business?+

Based on Non-Employer Statistics, solo founders in the Boat Dealers sector report the highest average annual receipts at $177k.

What does the data say about Texas's economy?+

The state is home to 843K active establishments across 26 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.