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Texas Exports

The Lone Star State is the nation's top exporter for the seventh year in a row, according to a new U.S. Department of Commerce report.

Governor Rick Perry commented on the top ranking, attributing the state's success on the exporting front to predictable business regulations and low taxes.

Perry's office released the data that helped Texas secure the top spot; namely the state's 14 percent increase in exports in 2008 over 2007.

Last year, Texas exports totaled $192.14 billion, approximately $23.92 billion more than in 2007.

Among manufactured products, the state's leading export category is chemical manufactures. Other top manufactured exports were computers and electronic products, machinery manufactures, and transportation equipment.

The top five recipients of Texas exports include Mexico, Canada, China, the Netherlands and Brazil.

For more information please contact Lara O'Keefe at 972.838.9156 or visit Hunter's Creek.

Posted by Lara O'Keefe (Hunter's Creek, Melissa) on 02/16/2009 05:20 PM

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8 Comments on Texas Exports

FEB

Everything IS bigger here Lara! Thanks for educating me, I had no idea.

Thanks Karen! I saw it on 60 minutes and then did a little research. I didn't realize it either.

It's one of the things I love about this place, others see something or do some research and educate me in a fast and easy way ;-)

I may not read the paper everyday but I'm generally checking AR at least once or twice!

FEB

I did not know this. Thanks and Yeah Texas!

Karen, I admit that I get most of my conversational information here at Active Rain too. Does that mean that I am addicted? I think I might be :-)

Terry, Texas does have a great job market and a lot to be proud of.

FEB

GREAT TRIVIA here about Texas !... Have a great and successful week

Thanks Lynn! We live is the right place at the right time :-)

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