Texas Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Texas, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
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 | Contract Count | $ Amount | Texas | 2000 | 5,685 | $12,956,562,173 |
Texas | 2001 | 5,952 | $9,910,035,977 |
Texas | 2002 | 8,484 | $14,048,619,253 |
Texas | 2003 | 11,105 | $27,411,313,856 |
Texas | 2004 | 14,620 | $30,183,866,613 |
Texas | 2005 | 27,208 | $26,531,239,027 |
Texas | 2006 | 25,590 | $35,400,428,214 |
Texas | 2007 | 33,352 | $38,782,553,606 |
Texas | 2008 | 32,326 | $58,028,207,854 |
Texas | 2009 | 30,491 | $28,582,534,656 |
Texas | 2010 | 30,313 | $35,313,736,681 |
TOTAL | | 225,126 | $317,149,097,910 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:09:11 www.forthecommondefense.org