“Buy a Beer.”

Warnings on Alcohol Labels

Major Points

Financial
Impact

The Cost Side:
How Much Texas Charges the Industry to Cover Alcohol’s Costs

Texas Alcohol Excise Taxes

Annual Consumption per Beverage Type

Figure This Out!!!

The Demand Side:
The Cost of Alcohol in Texas

What Texas Pays Out for Alcohol

The Alcohol Balance Sheet in Texas

“Buy a Beer.”

Effect of Inflation

Tax Break for Alcohol

Texas Alcohol Excise Tax Needed to Cover the Cost of Alcohol Related Problems

One Penny Per Drink Increase in Excise Tax

Tax Needed to Give Teachers & Support Staff a $1,000 Raise

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Here’s Another!!!

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“Buy a Beer.”

Here’s Another!!!

Safety
Impact

GIS & Health Policy Advocacy: New Orleans Study

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More Police Required

“Buy a Beer.”

"A police officer pulls over..."

Crime Comparisons
(8 major crimes in Wet vs. Dry)

Crime Comparisons
(7 serious crimes in Wet vs. Dry)

Reduce Consumption

Basic Principle of Alcohol Industry

The Price Isn’t Right

“Buy a Beer.”

Individual Level Model of Prevention

Individual Level Model of Prevention

And, Finally---!!!

Environmental Model of Prevention

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Major Points