Texas Employment Forecast
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates that jobs will increase 1.4 percent in 2023, with an 80 percent confidence band of 0.7 to 2.2 percent.
February 03, 2023
Texas Economy
Texas service sector activity rebounds, but outlooks continue to worsen
Texas service sector activity remained mostly flat in December, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
January 31, 2023
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Growth in Texas factory activity slowed in January, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
January 30, 2023
All Eyes on Texas: Community Colleges Focus on Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow
This report examines how Texas community colleges can fulfill their unique mission through measures including additional funding, greater outreach with business and recognition that many students seek specific skills training.
January 23, 2023
Texas electrical grid remains vulnerable to extreme weather events
New regulations, weatherization standards and operational changes have addressed many shortcomings, but some critical gaps persist.
January 17, 2023
Texas Economy
Texas Service Sector Activity Flat, Outlooks Worsen
Texas service sector activity remained mostly flat in December, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
December 28, 2022
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Growth in Texas factory activity resumed in December, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
December 27, 2022
Economic outlook weakens as job growth, inflation slow
The Texas economy is continuing to slow during the fourth quarter, with labor demand and manufacturing output softening and wage and price pressures easing.
December 22, 2022
Southwest Economy, Fourth Quarter 2022
Less-tight labor market helps Texas grow faster than U.S. during pandemic
Amid widespread reports of worker shortages, Texas' not-so-constricted labor markets have helped the state outpace the nation in job growth.
December 22, 2022
Southwest Economy, Fourth Quarter 2022
Blame costlier natural gas, rising fees for increasing Texas power bills
The cost of keeping the lights on in Texas homes has soared this year, as natural gas prices attained highs not seen since 2008.
December 22, 2022