CNBC Study Ranks Texas as No. 1 Business Climate in the Nation
AUSTIN – Texas is America’s Top State for Business, according to a CNBC study that scored each state based on 40 different measures of competitiveness.
“This designation reinforces the fact that the Lone Star State is the best state in the nation to live, work and raise a family thanks to our low taxes, reasonable and predictable regulations and skilled workforce,” Gov. Perry said. “These policies have helped keep our economy comparatively strong through the national economic downturn, and will continue to make us globally competitive in the future.”
During a press conference held June 1st 2010, the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) announced that the land exchange with Fort Hood is complete. 
The 4th Annual Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the Fort Hood Economic Region (FHER) was well attended on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. The purpose of the conference was to better acquaint community leaders with the shifts that are occurring in regional, state, national and global economies. Invited guests included community leaders, business leaders, school administrators and economic developers. 
KILLEEN - A survey published by the Heart of Texas Defense Alliance shows that 31.6 percent of soldiers completing service at Fort Hood would prefer to stay in the area.