1 A spinal tap is a procedure performed when a doctor or health care professional needs to evaluate the cerebrospinal fluid (also known as spinal fluid or CSF). Spinal tap is also referred to as a lumbar puncture, or LP.  Some of the reasons your doctor may want to do a spinal tap include the following:
The cost of living in Texas (TX) is lower than the nationwide average.The average yearly pay in Texas is $51,201.00, which is higher than the U.S. average annual salary by $1,393.00. The consumer price index (CPI) of 223 in Texas is 4.29% lower than the U.S. city average CPI of 233.The sales tax is 6.25%.he cost of living in Texas (TX) is lower than the nationwide average.
Living Wage Calculation for Austin County, Texas. The living wage shown is the hourly rate that an individual must earn to support their family, if they are the sole provider and are working full-time (2080 hours per year).