Texas economic conditions improve as price pressures build
Economic conditions in Texas have improved, with the Texas Business Outlook Surveys in February showing a pickup in growth after a deceleration in January.
March 25, 2021
Texas economy soft in January, but outlook optimistic for later in 2021
Regional economic conditions appeared to deteriorate in January after picking up at year-end, data show. Nonetheless, there is optimism regarding the outlook for growth later this year.
February 04, 2021
COVID-19 resurgence across Texas depresses economic growth
Texas job growth has slowed after new daily COVID-19 cases in the state began surging in mid-October.
December 24, 2020
Texas economy improves despite lagging sectors as COVID-19 cases decline
Continued growth is projected for the rest of the year, but it may be somewhat restrained by the expiration of federal stimulus programs and election uncertainty.
September 24, 2020
Texas Jobs decline at historic pace from impact of COVID-19
The decrease affected all major metro areas, with the steepest drops coming in El Paso, Fort Worth and Austin, followed closely by Houston, San Antonio and Dallas.
June 18, 2020
Texas economic activity sharply falls in wake of COVID-19
Virus containment measures have prompted unprecedented declines in demand and triggered mass layoffs, shaking business and consumer confidence.
May 07, 2020
Texas economic activity suddenly contracts in March; outlook worsens due to COVID-19
The economic downturn in Texas has begun, recent data suggest.
March 31, 2020
Texas economy building momentum to start year
Growth in the Texas economy picked up at year-end 2019 and accelerated into January and job gains in December were accompanied by service sector growth.
February 06, 2020
Texas economy picks up in October; data revisions show weaker 2019 growth
Texas job growth picked up in October, although the energy sector continued to slip and manufacturing activity weakened.
December 19, 2019
Texas economy still growing, though pace slows
The regional economy is growing at a slower pace than in recent months, with Texas labor markets remaining tight. Energy activity has declined, and export growth has slowed this year.
November 07, 2019