Republican governor and a majority in the legislature, "business-friendly", low taxes, and spending cuts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Legislature
http://www.taxfoundation.org/research/topic/60.html
http://sunshinereview.org/index.php/Texas_state_budget
All the elements that conservatives claim will "create jobs" are there in Texas.
What's the result?
Statewide, unemployment of 8.0% was recorded in October against 8.4% in September. In the U.S., unemployment was estimated at 8.5%.
http://www.laredosun.us/notas.asp?id=19250
Yet Republicans continue to insist low taxes and spending cuts will create jobs...
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