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Top exporting state for 19 years in a row and a leader in international trade
For nearly a decade, Texas has been a leader in national exports. The state’s robust transportation and logistical infrastructure and strategic location in the center of North America provide businesses with a unique combination of direct access to global trade and the opportunity to easily reach customers worldwide. With 11 deepwater ports, 28 Mexico border crossings, 27 commercial airports, and the most miles of public roadways, state highways, and freight railways in the country, Texas gives companies the ability to quickly move their products across the state, the continent, and the world.