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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3742044.html

I first assumed that airport expansions and maintenance were funded by local and state funds, but this story got me all confused.

Also, when it's a sports arena, the taxpayer money usually came from hotel and car rental taxes. Where does Hobby and IAH get their funds?

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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3742044.html

I first assumed that airport expansions and maintenance were funded by local and state funds, but this story got me all confused.

Also, when it's a sports arena, the taxpayer money usually came from hotel and car rental taxes. Where does Hobby and IAH get their funds?

There are no local or state tax funds used for Houston's airports. The money comes from the FAA (which in turn comes from ticket taxes etc) and landing fees, user fees, and rental income generated at at the airports.

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