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Texas military installations contribute $148B to state's economy, report says
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· July 3, 2026
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Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.
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Key points According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly. Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.
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