Texas Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Ethnic Group, Texas, 2006
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Ethnic Group
Texas Summary Report
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- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Texas counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Ethnic Group | Contract Count | $ Amount | Texas | 2006 | -- | 20,596 | $34,308,898,960 |
Texas | 2006 | Asian-Indian American | 229 | $68,089,826 |
Texas | 2006 | Asian-Pacific American | 656 | $199,736,513 |
Texas | 2006 | Black American | 665 | $96,686,171 |
Texas | 2006 | Hispanic American | 2,547 | $613,276,504 |
Texas | 2006 | Native American | 250 | $23,733,298 |
Texas | 2006 | No Representation | 101 | $2,508,127 |
Texas | 2006 | Other Small Disadvantaged Business Certified or Determined by the Small Business Administration | 23 | $780,975 |
Texas | 2006 | Subcontinent Asian American Owned Business | 523 | $86,717,840 |
TOTAL | | | 25,590 | $35,400,428,214 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:07:45 www.forthecommondefense.org