Matthew Weinstein and Taylor Throne: Utah could teach Texas a few things about building a healthy economy

The low-tax economy Texas brags about falls behind Utah’s in several areas.

(George Bridges | AP photo)

In this Nov. 19, 1997, photo, the Texas Capitol sits at the head of Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas.

(George Bridges | AP photo) In this Nov. 19, 1997, photo, the Texas Capitol sits at the head of Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas.

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