Texas Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Type of Business, Texas, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Type of Business
Texas Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Texas counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 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 | Type of Business | Contract Count | $ Amount | Texas | 2008 | -- | 21,183 | $44,682,007,403 |
Texas | 2008 | Federal Government Organization | 288 | $143,781,047 |
Texas | 2008 | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) | 3 | $106,041 |
Texas | 2008 | Hospital | 59 | $15,755,230 |
Texas | 2008 | JWOD Participating Nonprofit Agency | 319 | $243,686,935 |
Texas | 2008 | Local Government Organization | 73 | $46,926,612 |
Texas | 2008 | Minority Institution (MI) | 1,855 | $269,290,132 |
Texas | 2008 | Other Educational Institution | 74 | $25,239,566 |
Texas | 2008 | Other Nonprofit Institution | 455 | $246,465,664 |
Texas | 2008 | Small Business 8A Firm Performing in the United States | 5,881 | $11,780,108,873 |
Texas | 2008 | Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Performing in the United States | 1,984 | $381,467,567 |
Texas | 2008 | State Government Organization | 152 | $193,372,784 |
TOTAL | | | 32,326 | $58,028,207,854 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:07:50 www.forthecommondefense.org