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The economic impact of local distilleries in Texas is significant, with the distillery tourism generating a total economic impact of $831.7 million in 2022. This includes approximately 7,700 part-time and full-time jobs supported and $42.5 million in state and local tax revenues generated. The distilleries attracted an estimated 2,089,000 visits in 2022, with $459.4 million in total spending by non-local distillery visitors. This spending not only supports the distilleries but also positively impacts the local economy through off-site establishments such as restaurants, retailers, and recreation/entertainment venues. The economic impact of distillery tourism is a testament to the industry's resilience