The Energy Industry In Houston

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Houston is a city in Texas that has grown so large in population that it could potentially pass Chicago as the third biggest in the United States. Houston provides innumerable advantages compared to other states. It has low taxes and multiple job opportunities for people that need it. Within the next couple of years, Houston is forecasted to surpass Chicago’s population. Houston is a very diverse city in Texas. It has a very close-knit society that accepts people that are different or more progressive from them. Houston’s economy consists mainly of the energy industry, which is why the amount of job opportunities depends on how well the industry runs.

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