Publication Credits

STAFF

Delane Caesar
Director of Public Outreach and Strategies

Creative Directors
Beth Hallmark and Dan Lynch

Editorial Team Leader
Karl Wolfshohl

Editor
Karen Hudgins

Staff Writers
Michael Castellon, Russell Gallahan, Tracey Lamphere, David Rivers, Clint Shields and Bruce Wright

Graphics Director
Dwain Osborne

Graphics, Layout and Photography
Jack Grieder, Tyra Peterson and Barbara Schlief

Web Team Leader
Drew Scherz

Web Administration
Julie Lewis, Karen Fuller

Photos:

Cover Story:
- Darel Parker/McAllen, Texas
- Barbara Schlief
Vital Link:
- Barbara Schlief
Joining Forces:
- McAllen EDC

About This Publication

Texas Rising is one of the ways the Comptroller’s office strives to assist taxpayers and the people of Texas. The newsletter is a by-product of the Comptroller’s constitutional responsibilities to monitor the state’s economy and to estimate state government revenues.

Articles and analysis appearing in Texas Rising do not necessarily represent the policy or endorsement of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Space is devoted to a wide variety of topics of Texas interest and general government concern.

Texas Rising is not copyrighted and may be reproduced. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts would appreciate credit for material used and a copy of the reprint.

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Online subscriptions or renewals of Texas Rising may be entered at www.window.state.tx.us/fnotes. Internet users may send questions or comments to texas.rising@cpa.state.tx.us.

Fax: (512) 463-4226 or (800) 252-3620

Or write:

Texas Rising
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
P.O. Box 13528
Austin, TX 78711-3528

For more information, call (800) 531-5441, ext. 3-3116; or 463-3116 in Austin.

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Accessibility

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in employment or in the provision of any services, programs or activities.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this document may be requested in alternative formats. Contact the Public Outreach and Strategies Division at (512) 463-4900 or (800) 531-5441, ext. 3-4900 (VOICE), (512) 463-4226 (FAX), or visit the LBJ State Office Building, 111 E. 17th St., Room 311, Austin, Texas.

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Publication #96-1260,
July/August 2008