> Georgia immigration law expanding to more employers Perryman study says Texas is benefiting from tort reform Study: Texas likes its alcohol Alcohol is highly profitable in Texas, according to a study released Wednesday by The Perryman Group. Business activity associated with alcoholic beverages included $36.6 billion in total annual spending, $19.2 billion in yearly output and more than 301,000 jobs last year. Tax receipts to the state total about $2.1 billion a year, while local governments see gains of about $622 million per year. And, by allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages, a...
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