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The Honorable Chuck DeVore

Chuck DeVore is the vice president of national initiatives at the Foundation. He writes about the economy and how energy, tax and regulatory policies influence general prosperity, and he frequently appears on Fox News. He also guides the Foundation’s growing national work in criminal justice reform. He authored the book The Texas Model: Prosperity in the Lone Star State and Lessons for America.

DeVore: Texas' top spot in tech exports and top exporter overall provide clear examples that there is more to the Lone Star State's economy than oil and gas and, more importantly, that the Texas model is the best example for other states to follow.

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