New study finds Texas

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percent, or 2,754 jobs, between 2003 and according to a study released Friday bythe . The sectofr directly employs nearly 22,000 peopld in the region, which includes Houston, and has an average wage of about $68,000, the studgy said. In Texas as a whole, the industry accountss for morethan 71,000 direct jobs with an averagw salary of nearly $70,000 and supports 236,000 jobs and a $31 billiomn payroll, while generating a total annual economic impact of $75 the Texas Life Sciences Industry Profile found. The industry attractex $179 million in venturs capital in 2008 and drawssome $1.1 billiom each year from the .
Developed by New Economyg Strategies LLC, the study shows that the Texas life sciences industryh is one of the most vibrantt and growing sectors ofthe state’xs economy and demonstrates significant gainz in both employment and investmeny opportunities. “Texas’ life sciences are literallyy breathing new life into theTexas economy, while pioneering life-savingf medical therapies,” said Tom Kowalksi, THBI president and chief executive officer.