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I revere the American Revolution and the courage that our Founding Fathers showed in revolting against the strongest army on Earth. Oh, yeah, whipping them and neutering their navy was no small thing either. It was once the cutting edge of liberty.

Texas is the last free state in the Union. I’m keeping a visa for you for when you are ready.

JLM
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When one compares California and Texas, it is easy to get a sense of how governing philosophy impacts the economy. California has extraordinary natural beauty and a unique Pacific Rim and Mexican connection.

About 250K Californians move to Texas annually.

BRC
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The Town of Concord – by petition – to amend town bylaws:
“No owner of a dog shall permit such dog:
to worry, kill, maim or otherwise injure another’s fowl, livestock or domesticated animal
or
to harass, kill, maim, or otherwise injure wildlife”

Please define worry and harass…

LOL, well I would guess the success is due to the factors you mention – low levels of regulation, no government intervention, no personal income taxes, a coherent energy policy. It would be interesting to compare regional successes in Texas to states with similar oil and gas supply but lack other ingredients. Pennsylvania and the Appalachian Basin is one that comes to mind.

Of course we cannot forget the affect of technologies such as fracking that has helped to “re-energize” the industry.

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I hope that means you are residence hunting in the ATX.

BRC
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When the oil bidness is good, Houston is paved with gold. The restaurants are full and you feel the buzz.

That is the result of a coherent state energy policy — drill, drill, drill, baby.

If we can do it in Texas, we can do it in the whole US of A.

Do it, America.

BRC
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