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Texas’ Grand Canyon
TEXpansion: Lufkin powers up with biomass plant
Partnership helps Burnet resort fly
How to promote the great outdoors
Partnering for Impact: Links to recreation grant programs
Texas named best for business
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Texas Jobs Charge Ahead
Texas posted the highest over-the-year employment growth in the nation in January 2008. The Midland area experienced the lowest unemployment rate in the state at 2.9 percent. The number of sales tax permits issued each month can be an indicator of new business and economic growth. Permits issued in the state in February 2008 were up 5 percent from February 2006.
Texas Best for Business
Percentage of Respondents Ranking the State as Having the Most Favorable Business Climate
| Texas | |
| North Carolina | |
| Georgia | |
| Tennessee | |
| Florida | |
| Nevada |
Recreation Drives Sales (2006)
| Activity | Retail Sales (in billions) | State and Local Tax Revenue (in millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Fishing | ||
| Saltwater Fishing | ||
| Hunting | ||
| Wildlife Watching |
Annual Employment Change by State
Jobs Added August 2008 through August 2008 (seasonally adjusted)
| Texas | |
| Washington | 31,500 |
| District of Columbia | 21,900 |
| South Dakota | 7,300 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Development Counsellors International’s “Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing” survey and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department