If someone were to ask what Texas contributes to the United States, one might hear cowboys or barbecue as typical responses. However, apart from these classic stereotypes Texas also performs an integral role in the U.S. economy.

In 2016, Texas was ranked as the second largest state economy in the U.S., attributed to their fast economic and job growth. In fact, in 2015 Texas produced $1.59 trillion regarding their economic output, making them the 10th largest economy in the world. In addition to this, the approximant disposable personal income of Texans was around $42.724 in 2016, slightly higher than the average for the 2016 disposable personal income of the U.S. as a whole; approximately $39.171.