Texas Economy

Your source for information on the Texas economy and the Eleventh Federal Reserve District

Current conditions: Texas Economic Update
In-depth analysis: Southwest Economy
What's new: At the Heart of Texas: Cities’ Industry Clusters Drive Growth

Dallas Fed Surveys and Indexes

Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey

The Dallas Fed conducts the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey monthly to obtain a timely assessment of the state's factory activity.

Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey

The Dallas Fed conducts the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey monthly to obtain a timely assessment of the state's service sector activity.

Dallas Fed Energy Survey

Quarterly assessment of energy activity among oil and gas firms in the 11th District.

Dallas Fed Indexes

Published monthly after the state and metro employment and unemployment data become publicly available.

Learn about Texas Economy

November 2018

Dallas Fed Economist Christopher Slijk discusses the outlook for the Texas economy and the current state of the Texas housing market.

Your Texas Economy

Learn about the latest trends in the Texas economy.

Texas Employment Forecast

The Dallas Fed's Texas employment forecast projects job growth for the calendar year.

Featured Regional Publications

Southwest Economy

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

Eleventh District Beige Book

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

Economic Updates

Dallas Fed economists provide updates on economic conditions in the region, nation and world.

Agricultural Survey

The Dallas Fed conducts the quarterly Agricultural Survey to obtain a timely assessment of agricultural credit conditions in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District.

Economic Indicators

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Regional Data

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More about Texas Economy

Oil Change: Fueling Housing and Land Prices?

Even with the recent oil boom and bust, oil prices don’t explain everything happening with housing and land prices.

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' key metropolitan areas, four of which are new to the report.

Conferences and Working Papers

Conferences

Presentations from recent research conferences, including "Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook"; "Binational Economic Forum"; and "U.S.–Mexico Ties in the 21st Century: Trade and Immigration in a New Era".

Working Papers

Recent research working papers including Unauthorized Mexican Workers in the U.S. and Student Loan Relief Programs