5 of the biggest companies to flee California for Texas
5. John Paul Mitchell
One of the world’s leading hair care brands, John Paul Mitchell made its move to the Lone Star State in 2025.
In June of that year, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the company, officially known as John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS), would “expand their corporate headquarters from California” to the city of Wilmer in south Dallas County.
“Texas is the headquarters of headquarters,” said Abbott. “With our skilled and growing workforce, leading position in U.S. and global markets, and the strongest pro-growth economic policies in America, we will continue to attract more headquarters and create more jobs across our great state.”
With products sold in over 30 countries under brand names such as Tea Tree, Paul Mitchell, and others is projected a total investment of more than $12 million in the region and the creation of 80 new jobs.
“I’m honored that John Paul Mitchell Systems was selected as a grant recipient through the Texas Enterprise Fund, enabling us to establish a major facility in Texas to serve U.S. and global markets,” said John Paul Mitchell Systems co-founder John Paul DeJoria.
He added, “I’ve resided in Austin for 25 years and have the privilege of being deeply involved with the community — I know this initiative plays a key role in encouraging businesses like ours to invest in the local economy. We’re grateful to Governor Abbott and the state of Texas for their warm welcome and support and look forward to contributing to the entrepreneurial spirit and economic growth that make Texas such a special place to do business."
