Military Installations Generate Nearly $149 Billion for Texas Economy

Military installations contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to Texas: Gov. Abbott

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said military installations contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to the Texas economy. In a news release, the governor also said military installations support 628,884 jobs across the state. Out of the total, 212,524 are direct jobs, according to a study. From 2025-2026, Gov. Abbott said the study analyzed the economic impact of the population and employees affiliated with Texas milit…

Texas military installations generate $148.8B in economic impact, study finds

New state study finds U.S. military installations contribute nearly $149 billion to Texas' economy, supporting more than 628,000 direct and indirect jobs statewide

Military Installations Generate Nearly $149 Billion for Texas Economy

Military installations across Texas contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to the state’s economy and support nearly 629,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to a new economic impact study released Friday by Governor Greg Abbott’s office. The report found that Texas’ military presence accounts for 212,524 direct jobs and 628,884 total jobs when indirect employment is included. The study analyzed the economic impact of active-duty service memb…

Gov. Abbott Announces $148.8 Billion Economic Impact of Military Installations in Texas

AUSTIN, TX — Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Friday the results of a new study showing United States military installations contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to the Texas economy and support more than 628,000 jobs statewide.According to the study, Texas’ military installations support 212,524 direct jobs and a total of 628,884 direct and indirect jobs. Learn More Here.

The $148.8 Billion Economic Impact of Military Installations in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott announced the results of a study analyzing the economic impact of United States military installations in Texas. Military installations contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to the Texas economy and support 628,884 direct and indirect jobs across the state. The post The $148.8 Billion Economic Impact of Military Installations in Texas appeared first on Texas Border Business.