From Austin Business Journal, September 25, 2008...
The average Texas state park brings in nearly $3 million in annual retail sales and creates 59 jobs in the counties where they’re located, according to a new economic impact analysis by from the Texas Comptroller’s Office.
The report, Texas State Parks: Natural Economic Assets, outlines some of the primary contributions of places like LBJ State Park near Stonewall and Pedernales State Park near Johnson City.
Out-of-state visitors to Texas parks contribute an estimated $15.7 million in gross state product, $7.9 million in personal income and 288 new jobs to the Texas economy each year, the report shows.
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
State parks swimming in new money
From KXAN.com, July 9, 2008...
Central Texans are staying closer to home to escape the rising cost of gas. Many are turning to state parks in close-by areas as a means of recreation and entertainment.
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Central Texans are staying closer to home to escape the rising cost of gas. Many are turning to state parks in close-by areas as a means of recreation and entertainment.
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