1,800 companies left California in a year — with most bound for Texas December 13, 2018 by myNOI A record number of companies are leaving California for states with a better business climate. Texas is the No. 1 destination, and it’s not just because of taxes. Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email