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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Paul Cobler

Rising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions

The expenses to operate three restaurants in Waco are rising across the board, but there’s one growing cost in particular that feels nearly impossible to manage — providing employee health insurance, co-owner Kyle Citrano said.

“Every year, it can change on you in a heartbeat,” said Citrano, whose family runs George’s, George’s #2 and Jorge’s Cantina. “You could have your rates jump because your participation is down, someone on your staff could get hurt. You never know.”

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