Could Texas' economy endure ending trade with Russia? Lawmakers discuss

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — At the state’s capitol on Wednesday, the International Relations and Economic Development House committee was briefed on how ending trade with Russia would affect Texans.This would be done to stand in solidarity with Ukraine, as the country endures an unprovoked war with Russia.Ray Perryman, an economist and president/CEO of The Perryman Group, has studied the economic impact this would make. According to him, Texas is mainly buying oil and refined products from Ru