Texas has no state income tax.
I'm not from the US so I don't quite understand this one; do you usually have to pay federal and state income tax?
Very surprised about the Olympics stat, that's crazy that Texas would be third! So basically the American economy is largely made up of California, Texas and New York?
HAHA yes the finances and populous that back our economical structure are those 3 states. To answer you tax question, YES. People are required to pay a state income tax as well as the unavoidable federal income tax.
Interesting; you learn something new everyday! My friend Daphne is from Texas, she is always going on about it, and has made me want to visit.
I've only ever been to NYC to visit relatives, damn America is so big, so many places I want to go . . . next stop Texas (I hope) :-)
Cg
Yes the US is humongous. I decided I won't leave the country again until I hit the last 28 states. Texas is ridiculously big as well. 848 miles from east to west and 900 miles north to south. Hope to see you soon.