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00State Performance Measures ..2
Accomplishments.................2
Texas Finances ..........................3
The Texas Economy.......4....4Administrative & Support/
S Waste Management.................6%
Construction ............................6%
Public Administration..............7%
Manufacturing.......................8%
Accommodatior and
Food Services ........................... 9%
Educational Services .......... %
Retail Trade............................. 11%
Health Care and
Social Services ..........12%
All Other Industries............. 30%
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This is TexasThe 2010 U.S. Census reveals that Texas'
growth over the past 10 years accounted for
15.7 percent of the nation's total population
growth, and 52 percent of the national
growth of those under the age of 18. During
that decade, our population increased by
4.3 million, or 20.6 percent - more than
twice the national rate of 9.7 percent. In 2011
alone, Texas' population increased by more
than 400,000.
No place displayed more vibrancy in the
job market than Texas according to Forbes
magazine. The Lone Star State dominated the
three size categories in the most recent annual
Best Cities for Jobs list. Austin was ranked
#1 among large metropolitan areas, with
El Paso #1 for mid-sized cities and Killeen-
Temple-Fort Hood #1 for small cities.
Job growth, automobile sales and sales
tax from business and consumer purchases
signaled the emergence of the Texas economy
from the recent recession.
For the seventh consecutive year, Texas
was chosen best state for business by more
than 500 CEOs according to Chief Executive
magazine. States were evaluated on a broad
range of issues including regulations, tax
policies, workforce quality, education
resources, quality of living and infrastructure.Energy Stays Strong
Generally high energy prices helped Texas
oil and gas-related companies grow rapidly in
the last five years, providing valuable support
for the state during a recessionary period.
Health Service Jobs Growing
Jobs in health services are an important
element in the growth of Texas' employment,
due in large part to a population that is
both growing and aging. In 2011, the Texas
Legislature appropriated $30 million for the
Nursing Shortage Reduction Act in addition
to the $444 million already appropriated for
nursing education. Such commitments are
crucial for the state to keep pace with the
need for nursing professionals.
Texas Ranked Top in Business and
Industry
Texas took the top spot in the 2011 Business
Climate Rankings compiled by Site Selection
magazine. Texas finished strong in both the
objective by-the-numbers information and
subjective input given by executives. Survey
respondents described Texas as "a pro-business,
entrepreneurial, right-to-work state" and noted
"cooperation and flexibility of state and local
officials; proactive in growing the economy."
During the latest legislative session, Texas continued
reduced taxes for 40,000 small businesses.Texas by the Numbers
Unemployment
Rate (percent)8.2
8.1Public School Enrollment
(for preceding school year)4,933,617
4,847,844Susan Combs,Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts I
A Report to the
Citizens ofFiscal Year
2011
2010Resident
PopL lation
25,673,050
25,204,180Per Capita
income
$40,346
$38,872Nonfarm
Employment
10,573,700
10,321,800www.window.state.tx.us
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