Under his three times governorship Texas the second largest state in the Union with a population of 25 millions is one of the most prosperous states in the country. It is Texas that has created almost 40% of the new jobs in the nation since 2009. This is the record that greatly qualifies someone to be a President.
Yes, here is an excellent analysis of the data regarding job creation in Texas that nobody can beat:
http://www.politicalmathblog.com/?s=perry
And details about the US unemployment
http://www.politicalmathblog.com/