Texas Economy
Modest expansion continues in Texas service sector, though outlooks worsen
Growth in Texas service sector activity continued in March, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
March 28, 2023
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Texas factory activity expanded slightly in March after contracting in February, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
March 27, 2023
Texas Employment Forecast
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates that jobs will increase 2.8 percent in 2023, with an 80 percent confidence band of 2.1 to 3.5 percent.
March 24, 2023
Texas Employment Forecast
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates that jobs will increase 2.8 percent in 2023, with an 80 percent confidence band of 2.0 to 3.5 percent.
March 10, 2023
Texas to get new type of refinery: a lithium refinery
Tesla is developing the facility near Corpus Christi to produce battery-grade lithium hydroxide, a lithium chemical used in the high-performance lithium-ion batteries that companies such as Tesla prefer.
March 10, 2023
High-tech hotspot Austin works to solve labor, housing issues
In the fourth stop on her 360° in 365 Listening Tour, Dallas Fed President Lorie K. Logan met with Austin business and community leaders in January to learn about the area’s strengths, challenges and outlook.
March 09, 2023
Texas Economy
Texas service sector activity continues to grow, price pressures remain elevated
Growth in Texas service sector activity continued in February, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
February 28, 2023
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Texas factory activity declined in February for the first time since May 2020, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
February 27, 2023
Texas modestly grows with soft landing likely
Texas firms reported below-average output growth to start 2023, while employment and wage gains remained elevated despite indications of a softening labor market.
February 09, 2023
Texas Economic Outlook 2023
Dallas Fed Vice President and Senior Economist Pia Orrenius released the Dallas Fed's forecast for Texas employment growth for the year and shared details on the factors likely to influence Texas economy in 2023.
February 03, 2023