Written by Jake Lehrer The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) has launched with its own bell ringing in Dallas, TX, marking a major milestone in the trend of businesses, capital, and industry moving to the Lone Star State and the South.

Texas has become a growing capital market and industry powerhouse over the years through its business-friendly laws, no corporate taxes, no financial transaction taxes on exchanges, and abundant resources and land.

Texas is now home to more than 50 headquarters for Fortune 500 companies, with more building campuses in Dallas, and the population and jobs are increasing every year.