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Texas military installations contribute $148B to state's economy, report says
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· July 3, 2026
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Key points There are 14 installations in total, representing various branches of the military, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as the National Guard and reserve components. They provide a large number of direct jobs, with a total of 212,541 positions.
In Texas, numerous military installations play a significant role in the state's economy. There are 14 installations in total, representing various branches of the military, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as the National Guard and reserve components. These installations have a substantial impact on employment in the state.
They provide a large number of direct jobs, with a total of 212,541 positions. In addition to these direct jobs, the installations also support a significant number of indirect jobs. For more information on the economic contribution of Texas military installations, further details are available from the report.
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Category: local Published: July 3, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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