Southwest Economy, Second Quarter 2022
Looking back: Harris County five years after Hurricane Harvey hit
We look back five years, when then-Harris County Judge Ed Emmett went “On the Record” in Southwest Economy to discuss the response to Hurricane Harvey.
July 01, 2022
Southwest Economy, Second Quarter 2022
Federal dollars could drive electric vehicle charging across Texas
Consumers who are reluctant to switch to electric vehicles cite inadequate charging facilities. The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act seeks to address such concerns, providing funding to expand charging infrastructure along interstates and in rural areas.
July 01, 2022
Texas Economy
Texas Service Sector Growth Strengthens in June
Activity in the Texas service sector picked up modestly in June, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
June 28, 2022
Texas Economy
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Growth in Texas factory activity decelerated sharply in June, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
June 27, 2022
Texas economy retains strength despite weakening outlooks
Texas’ economic expansion remained solid in May, though the pace of growth decelerated. Employment gains continued to be robust. Manufacturing output growth accelerated, but revenue growth in services slowed.
June 23, 2022
Texas job growth moderates as price pressures, supply-chain issues persist
Texas employment growth eased in March, though it remained steady in the first quarter and exceeded U.S. job growth.
May 12, 2022
Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2022
Texas reclaims jobs lost in pandemic; some metros still trying to catch up
The recovery from the pandemic recession ushered in a massive reallocation of employment between industries with repercussions for different areas of the state.
April 01, 2022
Texas economy strengthens as Omicron fades; costs and wages rise further
The Texas economy, paced by expansion within the service sector, grew strongly in February as the impact of the omicron variant of COVID-19 faded.
March 24, 2022
Federal aid helps border keep pace with Texas economy during pandemic turmoil
U.S. pandemic relief policies boosted the border economy, helping it keep pace with state growth. The restoration of trade with Mexico and a surprise migration surge also supported more-recent border economic activity.
March 01, 2022
Solar lights up outlook for renewable energy in Texas
Improving economics and government tax incentives have spurred investment in utility-scale solar facilities in Texas.
February 08, 2022