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Texas Ranks High But Falls Short on Quality of Life | Odessa News
Texas may be a top performer in business metrics like economy and workforce, but its rankings reveal hidden challenges. While it soared to second in overall business appeal and led in STEM talent and cost of doing business, Texas plummeted to 49th in Quality of Life—covering healthcare, childcare, and reproductive rights—and 32nd in Education. These gaps threaten long-term growth, as a thriving workforce needs strong education systems and livable conditions to attract and retain talent. Though still a top contender, Texas’s recent drop from 2 to 4 signals that without urgent improvements, its…
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