I have written about the budget crisis we are facing here in Texas many times. I've read articles about athletic directors being grossly overpaid, important services being sacrificed to save money, and money going to a state program that isn't even working. Now, I've finally read a blog that talks about an excellent idea that can bring a lot of money to the state to help us with the budget. On March 3, 2011, the "Texas Politics" blog posted up an article titled "Gambling Anywhere But Texas" written by Tri Nguyen. In it, Nguyen breaks down the billions of Texan dollars being spent gambling in neighboring states. Nguyen also points out that not everyone is a gambler, and gives alternate ideas like adding shopping malls and restaurants in addition to the casinos in order to attract even more tourists.
Nguyen presented a very thought out argument. Texas has tons of open land that the state can build wonderful tourist attractions, like the ones Nguyen wrote about. I think its about time Texas got a major, family oriented theme park, like Disneyland or Legoland. The taxes the state would be collecting from these attractions would greatly help our budget crisis, if not end it completely. Texas is one of the biggest states and has many possibilities. Like Nguyen said, building major casinos, family theme parks, luxurious shopping malls, and maybe even a man made lake is sure to attract vacationing families from Texas and other surrounding states as well.
It was a pleasure reading such a well written and thought out article. It makes me wonder, if a college student can see what a great idea this is, why can't the intelligent and educated people of the state see it too?
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