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New businesses stick around a little longer in Texas than in most other states.

Why it matters: Keeping a new business alive is no small feat.

By the numbers: 53% of new businesses in Texas make it to their fifth year, per the latest federal data.

• That's the 17th highest rate among U.S. states, behind leaders West Virginia (57.6%) and Connecticut (57.5%).
• The nationwide rate is 51.6%.

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