Regional analysis

Reports on regional economic activity

Texas Employment Forecast

Latest update of the Dallas Fed's monthly forecast of annual state employment growth.

Beige Book

Summary of anecdotal information about recent economic trends in the Eleventh District.

Your Texas Economy slide show

Learn about the latest trends in the Texas economy.

Mexico Economic Update

Looks at current economic conditions in Mexico.

Energy in the Eleventh District

Information on energy and economy activity across four major shale fields.

Surveys of business activity

The Dallas Fed conducts monthly surveys of over 300 Texas businesses in the manufacturing and service sectors. The data collected is a valuable component of regional economic analysis.

The Dallas Fed conducts a quarterly survey of Eleventh District agricultural bankers to assess current land values and credit conditions. This resource offers useful insights regarding the overall health of the agricultural sector.

Agricultural Survey

Economic indicators

Dallas Fed analysts offer a brief highlight of interesting changes in economic conditions in different areas across the district.

Regional publications

Southwest Economy

A quarterly publication featuring in-depth articles and interviews about Texas and the surrounding region, as well as Mexico.

More Publications

View a complete list of the publications available from the Dallas Fed.

Special reports

At the Heart of Texas: Cities' Industry Clusters Drive Growth

The second edition of this special report is a comprehensive look at the industry clusters, history and demographics shaping 12 of Texas' metropolitan areas, four of which are new to the report.
Digital Enforcement: Effects of E-Verify on Unauthorized Immigrant Employment and Population

This report estimates the effects of E-Verify on unauthorized immigrant employment and population in seven states.
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