Fort Worth, known for its cowboy culture and bustling downtown, has now also roped in the title of the top city in Texas for business, according to Scout, a platform that ranks urban areas on their economic attractiveness. In its report titled "Top Cities in Texas for Business, According to Employers," Fort Worth galloped to the number one spot on the leaderboard with an impressive overall score of 4.34 out of five.

Ranked first for both Speed of Permitting and Speed of Zoning, the city outperformed itself and its peers, making it the only Texan city to break past the four-star threshold in these categories, Scout noted in the report; as efficiency and a business-friendly environment has been Fort Worth's strong suit in this race for top honors. "This recognition is a clear reflection of the exceptional business climate our staff has been working hard to cultivate here at City Hall," Fort Worth's City Manager David Cooke said, as per the City of Fort Worth.

Scout, which based its rankings on a hefty supply of more than 2,000 data points from 169 verified employer reviews, provided Fort Worth with its winning grade. This in-depth analysis by Scout has become a benchmark for cities aiming to improve their business climates as it incorporates local data, incentive information, and verified reviews.

The distinction speaks to Fort Worth's strategic initiatives and commitment to a seamless business operation environment, and it's clear that these accolades are ringing true with business leaders who have encountered the city's streamlined processes and the 'can-do' spirit of its staff, "This is a testament of our dedicated staff’s ‘can-do’ attitude and unwavering spirit of partnership, ensuring streamlined procedures and swift results for our community’s progress and growth model," D.J. Harrell, director of the City's Development Services Department, passionately described the ethos behind Fort Worth's high rank substantiating the city's celebrated business repute, per the City of Fort Worth.