During his keynote address Commissioner Staples said Texas is doing better than much of the rest of the nation. He attributed it to three things: relatively low taxes with no state income tax, an honorable courts system and a predictable regulatory environment.
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He said the nation is at a critical point in history, and an expected population boom could strain state resources. The biggest challenge, he said, will be ensuring that Texas has enough water for the 40 million people expected to be in the state by 2050.
"Each of us, if we want a country and a state we can be proud of, we need to practice the principles of personal integrity," Staples said.
Agriculture will play a large part in the strength of the economy and the state, he said, adding one in seven Texans work in some form of agriculture. Staples said residents should work to ensure that we don't become dependent on foreign food.