Longview, TX — The state of Texas ranked second friendliness state towards small business but the east Texas region ranked last in the state out of four regions according to a new survey.

Thumbtack.com released the results of its year long survey examined different categories small businesses must go through to become operational.

Over 6,000 businesses throughout the United States participated in the survey with 422 responding in Texas and 98 businesses in the East Texas region.

To view the survey and results go here.