How did the oil industry benefit the Texas economy?

the Texas oil and gas industry is a cornerstone of our state economy, supporting over 1 million direct and in-direct jobs and providing billions of dollars in tax revenue annually that supports all aspects of our state, including roads and infrastructure investment, water conservation programs, schools and education

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the earthquake in haiti was a magnitude of 7.0 according to the u.s geological survey yet the smaller earthquake in haiti killed more than 200,000 and left more than 1.2 million people homeless. the chile earthquake was a magnitude of 8.8 and 500 times more stronger but chile's earthquake only injured 712 people.

i believe your answer is mountains.