Texas Dominates in Attracting Big Sporting Events

Louisiana, like other states, envies Texas ability to draw major sporting events. Credit goes to Texas’ Major Events Trust Fund, which has, as of April 2013, contributed $277 million to lure big events. Other states want to be Texas. Imitation is the highest form of flattery. 

Some of the events Texas has hosted because of the Major Events Trust Fund:

• Houston hosted the Final Four in 2011 and will again in 2016.
• San Antonio will host the 2018 Final Four. 
• North Texas will host the first CFP championship in January and why it hosted the 2014 Final Four.
• Arlington hosted Super Bowl XLV in 2011.
• San Antonio hosted the 2008 Final Four.
• Dallas hosted the 2010 NBA All-Star game.

[New Orleans Times Picayune]