Texas Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Veteran Ownership, Texas, 2010
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Veteran Ownership
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. This report shows how "National Average" defense budget reductions of at least 9% and 18% could affect Texas, using actual 2010 Texas data.
- 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 | Veteran Ownership | Contract Count | $ Amount | Reduction
by 9.0% | Reduction
by 18.0% | | Texas | 2010 | -- | 23,366 | $33,721,621,307 | -$3,034,946,038 | -$6,069,892,076 |
| Texas | 2010 | Other Veteran | 3,704 | $844,249,110 | -$75,982,423 | -$151,964,846 |
| Texas | 2010 | Service-Disabled Veteran | 3,243 | $747,866,264 | -$67,307,966 | -$134,615,933 |
TOTAL | | | 30,313 | $35,313,736,681 | -$3,178,236,427 | -$6,356,472,855 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:07:52 www.forthecommondefense.org