Texas vs. Delaware: What Boards Should Know Before Making the Move
Why the corporate migration conversation is heating up — and what real data shows
As corporate governance laws shift, more boards are asking the same question:
Is it time to leave Delaware for Texas?
Using CompanyIQ® SEC disclosure data, Agenda looks at why some companies are selecting Texas for incorporation.
Texas has aggressively positioned itself as the new home for corporate America — or as the Texas Governor calls it, “Y’all Street.” New laws aim to make the state more management-friendly, with higher shareholder proposal thresholds, litigation reforms, and even the launch of a Texas stock exchange. Companies like Tesla and Coinbase have already made the move.
But is this a trend — or just headlines?
The Reality: Delaware Still Dominates
According to MyLogIQ public company intelligence data, the market still overwhelmingly favors Delaware:
- 91% of companies with a market cap over $5B went public in Delaware in 2025
- Only 9% chose Texas
- Since 2023, 6 large-cap companies reincorporated into Delaware
- Only 1 reincorporated into Texas
- Nevada attracts more moves than Texas, but still falls behind Delaware
Using MyLogIQ’s public company intelligence platform, boards and their advisors can:
- Track state-by-state IPO and reincorporation trends across indices like the Russell 3000 and Fortune 500.
- Benchmark their peer group’s incorporation choices and governance structures.
