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Record heat is dangerous for workers outside. Even so, Governor Abbott just signed a law preventing local communities from enacting laws for mandatory water breaks.

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[-] Burp@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Texas has some really unique qualities that make it attractive. The economics, resources, and location make it stand out.
-massive amounts of cheap, easily developed land.
-high availability of cheap energy (fossil fuels, but also a leader in solar and wind generation).
-no income tax, and cheaper taxes for businesses.
-it’s a financial hub and a manufacturing powerhouse.
-large tech sector
-easy access to the United States-Mexico trade. (this is important as the us moves away from Chinese manufacturing).
-easily taps into cheaper Mexican labor

I’m not a fan of the politics of the state, but it’s probably the best positioned state moving forward. The politics can be fixed. A couple of the points I made could be argued one way or another, but even a couple of them make Texas bound for success.

[-] iax@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

I have yet to see any indication that the "politics can be fixed" in my lifetime.

[-] Shell45@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I thought that was what gerrymandering was for, "fixing" politics....

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