AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) – The State of Texas was recognized with the state’s 12th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for outstanding achievement in job creation and capital investment in 2024, according to the Office of Governor Greg Abbott.
The Office of the Governor said Texas has now been recognized with a Gold or Silver Shovel in each of the 20 years of the award program.
Area Development recognized the State of Texas with a Gold Shovel Award for more than $10.6 billion in high-value expansion and location projects in 2024, and acknowledged the creation of over 11,000 jobs.
The full list of Area Development rankings can be read here.
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