Texas Regional Outlook, 1992: Upper East Texas Region Page: Letter
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COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
STATE OF TEXAS
AUSTIN, 78774
JOHN SHARP
Comptroller
Dear Fellow Texan:
This is the second year we have done Regional Outlook reports. This year, we've added an
analysis of the historical forces that have shaped each region, as well as insights into the
area's current and future population. We've also examined the region's present and future
economic health, and identified which occupations and businesses are doing well now and
which are poised for future growth.
Much of this new analysis comes from a major project we are working on at the
Comptroller's Office entitled The Forces of Change. In February, Governor Ann Richards
signed Executive Order 92-1 calling upon the Comptroller to undertake a sweeping study of
the major issues likely to face the citizens of Texas over the next 35 years. It has been an
eye-opener for us to look at these forces of change-those inevitable undercurrents of demo-
graphics, economics and social norms that already are beginning to shape the very nature of
Texas.
Our 17 million residents and 7 million workers are engaged in a highly diversified economy
with an output of more than $250 billion a year. It's important we know how Texas got
where it is today, and where it is going tomorrow. How are these forces playing out in our
state? What can we do to position ourselves to gain the greatest advantage in the times
ahead?
One of the great strengths of this state has been its diversity: in land, in resources, in peo-
ple. We have the wide open spaces, cattle and oil wells that outsiders think of when they
think of Texas. But we also have three of the nation's 10 most populous cities, and more
metropolitan areas than any other state. To learn about Texas, you have to find out about
the incredible range of economic, social and cultural activity across the state. To know the
whole, you have to figure out the pieces.
I hope you find this report informative, useful and thought-provoking.
Sincerely,cer lST
UNIVETs ATEOMENT
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JOHN SHARP U.S. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT
Comptroller of Public Accounts R'Jt LA#RY NO. 610
J N 0 8 1993
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN
EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539-2999an equal opportunity employer
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