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Texas military installations contribute $148B to state's economy, report says
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 3, 2026
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Key points Further information on the economic contribution of these military installations can be found in a report, which notes that they add up to $148B to the state's economy, along with supporting a total of 628,884 jobs. In Texas, there are 14 military installations, representing various branches of the military.
In Texas, there are 14 military installations, representing various branches of the military. These installations have a significant impact on the state's economy.
The combined effect of these bases is substantial, with a notable number of jobs created. Directly, they provide employment for 212,541 people, and indirectly, they support many more.
Further information on the economic contribution of these military installations can be found in a report, which notes that they add up to $148B to the state's economy, along with supporting a total of 628,884 jobs.
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Category: local Published: July 3, 2026 Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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