Record heat is dangerous for workers outside. Even so, Governor Abbott just signed a law preventing local communities from enacting laws for mandatory water breaks.

  • Burp
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    31 year ago

    Texas has some really unique qualities that make it attractive. The economics, resources, and location make it stand out.
    -massive amounts of cheap, easily developed land.
    -high availability of cheap energy (fossil fuels, but also a leader in solar and wind generation).
    -no income tax, and cheaper taxes for businesses.
    -it’s a financial hub and a manufacturing powerhouse.
    -large tech sector
    -easy access to the United States-Mexico trade. (this is important as the us moves away from Chinese manufacturing).
    -easily taps into cheaper Mexican labor

    I’m not a fan of the politics of the state, but it’s probably the best positioned state moving forward. The politics can be fixed. A couple of the points I made could be argued one way or another, but even a couple of them make Texas bound for success.

    • iax
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      61 year ago

      I have yet to see any indication that the “politics can be fixed” in my lifetime.

      • Shell45
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        21 year ago

        I thought that was what gerrymandering was for, “fixing” politics…