Each Texan (including children) pays Washington $1280 / year more in federal taxes vs.federal payments.
And, if you take out Fort Hood and other large military installations, the deficit gets a whole lot worse.
Texas would be just fine as the world's 9th largest economy by GDP without Washington.
This is why the national media wants Texas to look desperate without Washington. Washington needs Texas FAR more than Texas needs Washington.
Each Texan (including children) pays Washington $1280 / year more in federal taxes vs.federal payments. [Ref.](https://www.businessinsider.com/federal-taxes-federal-services-difference-by-state-2019-1#texas-43)
And, if you take out Fort Hood and other large military installations, the deficit gets a whole lot worse.
Texas would be just fine as the world's 9th largest economy by GDP without Washington.
This is why the national media wants Texas to look desperate without Washington. Washington needs Texas FAR more than Texas needs Washington.
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