Billions Quote by Carole Keeton
“Undocumented immigrants produced $1.58 billion in state revenues, which exceeded the $1.16 billion in state services they received. However, local governments bore the burden of $1.44 billion in uncompensated health care costs and local law enforcement costs not paid for by the state,”
About This Quote
Source Report: Texas Fiscal Analysis, 2015
Immigrants generate more revenue than services they consume, but local costs remain high.
In simple terms: Immigrants net positive revenue, yet local expenses rise.
Key Takeaway
Address fiscal gaps in local budgets.
Themes
economics
immigration
public finance
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- city budgeting
- policy reform
- community health planning
Key Concepts
tax revenue
healthcare costs
law enforcement budgeting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can states offset local costs?
- What policies ensure equitable funding?
A Different Perspective
Local burdens may be politically sensitive.
![“You wouldn't replace your carpet at home if you still had a hole in the roof...We're talking about any time you start waving a carrot such as American citizenship without securing the borders, that number [of undocumented immigrants] that we have today I believe will double or triple.” quote by Lou Barletta](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cc/lou-barletta-35140_american-citizenship_you-wouldn-t-replace-your-carpet-at-home_1427368.jpg)
![“The estimated 11 or so million undocumented immigrants currently in the United States. This is what Mr. [Donald ] Trump promised back in November.” quote by Jake Tapper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d3/jake-tapper-4443_immigrants_the-estimated-11-or-so-million-undocumen_494202.jpg)
