The Texas economy expanded robustly in April; the state added 31,300 jobs. Year to date, Texas has gained 87,300 jobs.

The regional economy grew at a moderate but slightly slower pace over the past six weeks amid mixed signals. Survey indicators dipped for both manufacturing and services in April, although the Dallas Fed’s Beige Book pointed toward stronger growth. Labor shortages and price pressures have become slightly more pronounced but remain mild.

Texas employment slipped in March and the state lost 7,900 jobs. Year to date however, Texas has gained 56,700 jobs.

The Texas economy continued to expand. Texas added 61,600 jobs in February. Year to date, Texas has gained 66,800 jobs.

Over the past six weeks, the Eleventh District economy grew at a moderate pace. Employment growth for January was sluggish; however, the Texas Business Outlook Surveys (TBOS), the Dallas Beige Book and the Texas Leading Index indicated a pickup in activity since the last briefing. Housing remained strong with inventory levels approaching record lows, the energy sector improved even as oil prices fell, and Texas exports grew in recent months. Employment growth of 2 to 3 percent is likely for 2013.

The Texas economy continued to expand. Texas added 4,000 jobs in December.

In Houston, the affordable-housing market has been affected not only by the economic downturn, but also by the lingering effects of Hurricane Ike. The city must grapple with a large inventory of blighted houses as well as persistent tax deficiencies that stand in the way of redevelopment. Faced with widespread foreclosures and neglected properties along with dramatic decreases in federal funding, the city of Houston adopted a holistic approach to neighborhood revitalization.

Fourth-quarter payroll employment growth clocked in at a modest 2.2 percent annual rate in Texas, much slower than the 3.8 percent annual pace seen in the first quarter.

The Texas economy continued to expand. Texas added 12,000 jobs in December. In 2012, Texas has gained 305,000 jobs