Texas military bases contribute $151B to state economy

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that U.S. military installations in Texas contributed at least $151.2 billion to the state's economy in 2023 and supported more than 677,022 jobs across various communities. The findings are based on a study conducted by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC), which analyzed the economic impact of military installations within Texas.

"The tradition of military service is long in our great state, and our respect for those who serve is enduring," said Governor Abbott. "That is why Texas is proud to be home to 15 major U.S. military installations and the Army Futures Command headquarters. Essential to the defense of our nation, each installation also serves as a major local employer and key community partner, adding over $151 billion to Texas' booming economy and supporting over 677,000 good-paying jobs across our great state. Working together with our military communities throughout the state, we will ensure Texas remains the most welcoming home to the men and women of the greatest military in the world and offers ongoing, unmatched support for their critical missions."

"These installations are critical to both our national security and to the Texas economy, generating an overall economic output of more than $150 billion," said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. "The installations are also vibrant and dynamic partners in the community, supporting not just business and industry but also schools, charities, youth sports, and cultural events. The U.S. military and the men and women who serve are a key part of what makes Texas the greatest state in the nation."

Estimated Contribution of U.S. Military Installations to the Texas Economy in 2023:

- Total direct jobs: 213,176

- Total employment (direct and indirect jobs): 677,022

- Economic output: $151,276,591,000

The following table provides detailed figures for each installation:

| Installation | Jobs (Direct & Indirect) | Economic Impact |

|--------------|--------------------------|-----------------|

| Army Futures Command | 8,757 | $1,803,489,000 |

| Corpus Christi Army Depot | 8,979 | $1,655,903,000 |

| Dyess Air Force Base | 15,879 | $3,606,224,000 |

| Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base | 7,425 | $1,686,194,000 |

| Fort Bliss | 126,997 | $27,948,,226,,000 |

| Fort Cavazos | 173,,730,,39,,093,,559,,000 |

| Goodfellow Air Force Base12,,064$3,,109,,547,,000Joint Base San Antonio24040355110571000Laughlin Air Force Base75331731276000Naval Air Station Corpus Christi213404689867000Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth225484883075000Naval Air Station Kingsville43381029009000Red River Army Depot922816537000Sheppard Air Force Base178013275951000

The Comptroller’s study represents an analysis of the economic impact from populations directly affiliated with U.S. military installations in Texas including active duty personnel; visiting; other military personnel; dependents; civilian employees; contractors directly affiliated with bases.

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