Texas Economy

Texas Employment Forecast

September 20, 2019

Incorporating August job growth of 1.8 percent, a downward benchmark revision to first quarter job growth and a slight decrease in the August leading index, the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 2.3 percent this year.

Global Perspectives: Ruth J. Simmons on Trailblazing and Education

September 17, 2019

Simmons and Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan discussed her decision to become an educator, her experience in academia and the importance of educational opportunity.

Domestic Migration to Texas Slows as National Labor Markets Tighten

September 03, 2019

Despite a strong economy and historically low unemployment rates in Texas, net domestic migration to Texas from other states has slowed since 2015.

Community Development Publication

Small Business Credit Survey: 2019 Report on Employer Firms in Texas

August 30, 2019

Drawing on a national survey of small business owners, this report examines financial conditions and credit needs of employer firms in Texas.