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Of the 616 reporting hospitals in Texas in 2017, 528 were considered community hospitals.

Texas' first major discovery was in 1894.

Production and value since 1915.

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Texas leads the nation in installed wind capacity and generation. In 2012, Texas had 21 percent of the nation’s installed wind capacity, reaching 10,648 megawatts. Iowa was second in installed wind capacity, at 4,524 megawatts.

The Texas economy, as fast as it has been able to thrive and triumph,  it has, at times, also faced rapid and exhaustive crashes.

The Texas economy has had its ups and downs throughout history. Recovery from the nation's worst recession since World War II has been lukewarm compared to other economic recoveries.

Commodities produce millions in cash receipts that benefit Texas' economy. Corn, as a crop, has maintained its position as the highest total value crop produced across Texas and averaged $551.12 million in cash receipts annually from 2013-2017.

Agriculture has shaped Texas throughout its history and today it continues to be a factor leading Texas' economy.

The principal crops produced in Texas range from cotton, Sorghum, Rice, Wheat, Corn, Hay, Silage, and many other crops.

Agriculture is one of the most important industries in Texas.  The state is one of the top producers of livestock including cotton, sheep, goats, hay, and horses as well as many important crops such as vegetables, citrus, corn, wheat, peanuts, pecans, sorghum and rice. Texas is one of the leading exporters of agricultural commodities.

Texas Crop Production charts demonstrate the yield of Texas bounty

Fairs, festivals, and other special events provide year-round recreation in Texas, but serve to support the economic growth and financial development of the state. Some of these celebrations are of national interest, while many attract visitors from across the state.

Commercial fishing is a vital industry in Texas and one regulated by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. The total Texas coastwide landings in 2014 were 74.7 million pounds of seafood, valued at more than $262.6 million.

Transportation was a major problem facing early settlers in Texas but as early as 1879, railroad mileage in Texas reached 2,440 miles and only continued to be expanded. Today, Texas has more railroad mileage than any other state and the largest number of railroad employees.

The telecommunications infrastructre in Texas as vast and advanced and help empower Texas' growth.

Texas leads the nation in installed wind capacity and generation.

Texas is one of the few states who has its own electric grid. In the rest of the country, and since 1935, power plants connect to two main larger grids: one that serves the Eastern half of the country, and one that powers the Western half.

Browse a list of the 50 largest banks (by assets) operating in Texas as of Jan. 1, 2020

The state's rate of job growth was the second highest among the ten most populous states (after Florida) and the sixth highest among all states.

Texas thrives when it comes to business and transportation. The rate of job growth, as of 2019, was the second highest among the ten most populous states in the country (after Florida) and the sixth highest among all states.

Mesquite has had an important role in Texas history. Mesquite grows at least one-third of the land area of the state and in all regions except the East Texas Piney Woods.