Fiscal Notes
APR REVENUE (in millions): SALES TAX: $2,079.2 OIL PRODUCTION: $216.1 NATURAL GAS: $100.3 MOTOR FUELS: $274.3 MOTOR VEHICLE SALES: $236.6 TOBACCO: $127.9
A Review of the Texas Economy from the Office of Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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A Victory for Property Rights
On February 24, 2012, the Texas Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that reaffirms the traditional right of farmers and ranchers to use the water lying beneath their land. >
An Earthquake in Financial Markets
Fiscal Notes sits down with two noted economic experts to see how the European crisis developed and what effects it may have on the Texas economy. >
The Road to Prosperity
In the next few years, the 96-mile stretch of I-35 from Salado to Hillsboro will expand from four to six lanes, making the highway an even more important asset for Texas and the nation. >
Water Planning in Dry Times
The Texas state water plan recommends strategies to ensure that Texas businesses and communities have ample supplies of this precious resource. >
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