CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- West Virginia had the 2nd highest GDP growth in the country in the first quarter of 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Analysis showed W.Va. saw 3% growth during the first quarter. Texas was the only state ahead with 3.9% GDP growth.

Of West Virginia's neighboring states, Maryland saw the next highest GDP growth with 2.1%. Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania saw 2.0%, 1.8%, 1.4% and 1.2% respectively.

According to a release, coal production in the state has increased by 31% from June 2016-June 2017.