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California loses Fortune 500 crown to Texas as billionaire tax threat looms
- Texas now has 57 Fortune 500 headquarters, surpassing California with 56.
- Texas attributes the shift to a welcoming business climate and skilled workforce.
- Major relocations to Texas include ExxonMobil, Chevron, SpaceX and Samsung Electronics America.
- California faces a proposed one-time wealth tax affecting billionaires.
- Tax-related measures and costs are cited as concerns for California’s business environment.
- Texas officials celebrate the shift as evidence of a robust business climate.
- High-profile moves to Texas include tech and energy firms expanding in the state.
- The shift underscores a broader migration of wealth and jobs to Texas.
- Analysts link the change to Texas’ regulatory stability and growth potential.
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