The state of Texas is an individualistic and traditionalistic state. Texas is ranked the second largest state in the United States. Knowing that Texas is a large state it has many industries that the state receives revenue from. Some of these industries are free enterprise system, medical, technology, tourism, oil and gas, real estate, banking, fishing, and agriculture. All of the industries benefit Texas in a good positive manner, and receive revenue. These industries help Texas thrive as a state in many major and needed industries. In 2014 Glenn Hegar Texas Comptroller of Public Account did a study on how much the state gained from the industries in the state of Texas. The sale of vehicles in Texas gained the state $4,514,186,360. Natural …show more content…
First, the state has to find construction workers to work on building the commercial casino. In a casino there are many different workers. There are dealers, a broker, bartenders, chefs, cooks, clerks, bingo caller, floor worker, waiters, host, managers, change attendants, cashiers, runners, technicians, security officers, and surveillance officers. In Las Vegas, Nevada there were 170,206 people employed at a; casino in the year 2012. Nevada is ranked 35th in state population and has a population of 2,790,136 in the state. Texas is ranked 2nd and 26.96 million. One of Nevada’s major industry is gambling. If the state of Texas were to legalize gambling the state unemployment rate would go down. Not only would people get employed by the casinos. Other businesses would flourish also creating new jobs. Hotels and motels would be built. Restaurant and brothels would be built. The newly built hotels, restaurants, and bars would need employees. More people would be employed causing the unemployment rate to go down once more. Las Vegas is a testament of the powerful ability of gambling to foster economic development. Las Vegas has shown impressive job growth, developed into a major city with a low tax burden that many state and local governments look at with envy, and has spawned significant private and public sector investment (Library of California). A Wisconsin study shows major economic impact when the state practiced Indian gaming (a …show more content…
From this study the economic impact of gambling helped unemployment to decrease. People got off welfare and got a job, then bought health insurance. The Legalizing of gambling would help the creation of new jobs which would drop the unemployment rate that would give more revenue to the state which is a positive effect. The state of Texas had $109,428,258302 in total revenue in the year 2015.
Revenue is the amount of money that a company actually receives during a specific period, including discounts and deductions for returned merchandise. It is the "top line" or "gross income" figure from which costs are subtracted to determine net income. Revenue is calculated by multiplying the price at which goods or services are sold by the number of units or amount sold. (Encyclopedia). The revenue in 2015 came from taxes on, motor vehicle sales and rental, motor tax, fuels tax, Franchise Tax, Insurance taxes, Natural Gas Production tax, Cigarette, Tobacco taxes, Alcoholic Beverages taxes, Oil Production tax, Inheritance taxes, Utility taxes, and Hotel taxes. The total amount of revenue from taxes was $51,683,059,891. The other $57,745,198,411 came Federal income, licenses, fees, permits, fines, interest and investment incomes, net lottery proceeds, sales of good and services. Settlement claims, land income, contribution to employee benefits. Texas already
This is the only way that income can increase (Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2009). Moreover, the city that casino is located in will gain a more amount of tax from the casino, also making that city more wealthy. If a casino is opened in a country side where there lack of businesses, there will bring other businesses in. Such as restaurants, theme parks, hotels, and even gas stations which will bring in more revenue for the city (UKessays, 2015). However there are some negative impacts of economic impacts. The main negative impacts include the consuming on public services, like sewers and road maintenance, and the costs of increased crime prevention in casino neighborhoods and even in adjacent communities. While the money invested in several gambling projects and the jobs at the first instance created are cleared, the industry has been criticized for inflating the potential grows economic impacts and unremarkable the negative impacts (Goodman, R., 2001). Moreover, gambling activities and the gambling philosophy are straightly effect to the business principles and economic development. Legalized gambling activities also have bad effect to education at philosophically and fiscally (Clotfelter, C. T. & Cook, P. J.,
II. Regardless of your opinion of gambling, the legalization of casino gambling is important because of all the benefits it
Texas is the second most populous state as well as the second largest state in the United States of America (Brown, Langenegger, Garcia, Lewis, & Biles, 2014). With a huge number of people currently calling Texas their home, it would make sense to draw the conclusion that the Texas government must make this state a great place to live by serving its citizens to the best of its abilities. However, it is best not to make assumptions and in order to ascertain whether the local government actually fulfills this role we must look at multiple aspects of the government.
Some of the negative impacts are that casinos bring crime, creates addicts, and brings more traffic to the community. Many people believe that casinos will bring crime to the area that the casino is located which may be true but in most cases, there is no new crime that hasn’t already been going on in that community. Casino owners realize that having a casino may bring crime but they take the suitable steps to make sure that it doesn’t happen in the community. Depending on the location some casino may bring more traffic, the community needs to understand that it may bring more traffic but the result of more traffic or an increase in population is bringing revenue to that community and helping local business owner such as gas stations, restaurants, local hotels/motels, and shopping more profits. Many different things in the world have addicting qualities. Just because some people cannot control themselves when it comes to gambling that doesn’t mean everyone should be punished. “The solution is not limiting the freedom of others because of the problems of a few. The solution is helping those who suffer from compulsive gaming to recognize their problem and learn how to deal with it” (Basham). Things such as video games, watching television and fast food can be addicting. They all have their own place, but the clear majority of people can control themselves. In the case
The most common Governmental figure in Texas is the Governor. This power is nothing more than that of a celebrity status. Although the Governor has the power to appoint independent boards and commissions, the senate has to confirm these appointments. This is called senatorial courtesy What is meant when this job is more like a celebrity is because of the Governors ceremonial roles as acting as Chief of State. This increases the Governors popularity and prestige, and broadens the image of the office. One important power or role that the Governor is responsible for is coordinating relations between Texas and other states. This can definitely be an important factor. For example, the need of federal aid during the time of an emergency can require the help of other states. The Governor also acts as the Chief Budget officer of the state. Even though the presiding officer presides over this office, the Governor does have some control. This is a very effective example of a good trustworthy system.
A couple centuries ago, to be specific 1827 was the year of the very first Texas Constitution. The first Texas constitution was called, The Constitution of Coahuila y Tejas. The population of what is now Texas was about four-thousand. Before declaring its independence from Mexico, Texas operated under the Mexican Constitution where there were two houses of congress.
Texas has a reputation throughout history of differing views from the federal government in laws and politics pertaining to social, fiscal, and educational issues. On the whole, Texas operates as a largely conservative state. Because of this, policy-making is often right wing. With the institution of a Democratic, liberal president, the State’s dissent from the Federal government has only increased over certain issues. One hot topic of the 2012 Presidential election was immigration. With the major increase in immigration, it is no surprise that the issue was so emphasized. Between 2000 and 2011 there was a 30 percent
The most common Governmental figure in Texas is the Governor. This power is nothing more than that of a celebrity status. Although the Governor has the power to appoint independent boards and commissions, the senate has to confirm these appointments. This is called senatorial courtesy What is meant when this job is more like a celebrity is because of the Governors ceremonial roles as acting as Chief of State. This increases the Governors popularity and prestige, and broadens the image of the office. One important power or role that the Governor is responsible for is coordinating relations between Texas and other states. This can definitely be an important factor. For example, the need of federal aid during the time of an emergency can require the help of other states. The Governor also acts as the Chief Budget officer of the state. Even though the presiding officer presides over this office, the Governor does have some control.
Is Texas public policy effective? The Texas government million-dollar question. This research paper will inform the readers on what public policy and effectiveness is in relation to Texas government. It will review five scholarly journals that all describe public policy and its effectiveness in Texas. It will also discuss one public policy specifically regarding the health care that Texas has imposed upon their prison inmates. The goal of this research paper is to conclude whether Texas public policy is effective or not. It will achieve this goal by concluding through a case study that the health care the government has implemented in Texas prisons for inmates is not
As the largest state by area in the continental U.S. as the second most populous, Texas has its significant share of public policy challenges with which to contend. And as the discussion hereafter will show, many of these challenges serve as a microcosm of the broader pubic policy issues facing the United States. The issues addressed here below help to provide a better understanding of the complexities of public policy maintenance in a large and diverse state.
To first develop a state policy for gambling, one must understand why gambling should be legal. Gambling, in itself, is not morally wrong. It is difficult to see anything wrong with a person wagering their own property and wealth at their own expense. It should not be up to the state to decide what a person does in their free time. It is a person’s conscious choice to spend money at a casino, and what distinction can be drawn between gambling and going to see a movie, or attending a sports match? All of the previously mentioned events contain a transaction of money in return, receive entertainment. In fact, if one gambles with the same amount of money they would have spent on a different form of entertainment, they have the possibility of getting their money back, or even winning more. The approach a state should take is that of John Stuart Mill, and his “harm principle”. The harm principle allows regular, healthy gambling as a pastime, for it does not cause harm to others. But once someone becomes a problem gambler, the harm
Short run consequences from this solution would be downsizing thousands of workers relying on the gaming industry, which will in turn impact the economy by affecting the revenue of the government through the taxes collected. Long run consequences may be the potential for consumers to re-enter the black market to invest in less expensive gambling, or continue to use grey market websites. The priority for a solution to prevent over consumption in gambling would be to protect society because the third-party costs will affect the macro viewpoint, which would be the government of Ontario or Canada, if local economies collapse from bankruptcy. Society will be negatively affected if the working class decreases productivity resulting in job losses
Gambling can cause serious consequences. It could change your life in a great way or your life could go downhill in seconds. Gambling can also help an economy, but it can also bring great danger in other ways that it is used. Legalized gambling is played at your own risk of losing your money but there can be consequences of illegal gambling. There are many pluses and minuses to gambling and that is why gambling is one of the most controversial topics. People have gone back and forth trying to keep some parts of gambling legal and illegal. For example DraftKings, it was made illegal in New York, but now it is legal to be played and advertised (Drape 1). Some people think legalized gambling hurts our society and others think that it helps it.
and budgeting analysis. The selection of Las Vegas is based on plans to reside in the area, and contribute to the community by “create[ing] an environment where people can live, work, and play” (Peca, 2009). However, the property selected is 95% occupied will not require a lease-up or construction periods. Any discussion of Las Vegas would be incomplete without mentioning the casino industry. The casinos feed “the primary drivers of the $45B Las Vegas economy that includes tourism, gaming, and conventions” (NAIVegas, 2016). Casino revenues are up while profits down; traffic is up though gaming is down. Visitors are coming to Las Vegas in record numbers and spending record amounts on accommodations and
For many years, people have spent many hours and large portions of their income at casinos ranging from Las Vegas, Nevada to Miami, Florida, to some of the reach and luxurious parts of the world. But what makes casinos so popular in the largest and luxurious areas of the world? It’s the income that casinos have on the economy associated with the location. According to statista.com Casino Industry-Statistics and Facts, casinos have an average revenue of $159.71 billion dollars; 71.1 billion in the United State of America alone. With such high revenue, many of the casinos are supplying a large number of jobs, and increasing labor income to nearly $25 billion. Unfortunately for many casinos they face a bad reputation for individuals