Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy expanded further in September. Employment grew strongly, and unemployment remained flat.
October 25, 2023
Texas Employment Forecast
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates that jobs will increase 3.3 percent in 2023, with an 80 percent confidence band of 3.1 to 3.5 percent.
October 20, 2023
Southwest Economy
Hotter summer days heat up Texans but chill the state economy
As climate change intensifies over the next decade, summer heat waves will likely become more common and severe. The effect on Texas GDP growth is likely to be twice as pronounced as in the rest of the U.S. Meanwhile, the effect on job growth will likely be relatively subdued but vary widely across sectors.
October 18, 2023
Dallas Fed Economics
Record-breaking Texas summer heat tests the grid, ERCOT operations
Texas just witnessed its second-hottest summer ever and its highest electricity demand without experiencing interruption to electricity delivery.
October 17, 2023
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economic activity strengthens despite slowing job growth, greater price resistance
Texas employment growth slowed even as overall activity strengthened in August and September. Resistance to price increases rose.
September 28, 2023
Texas Economic Indicators
Texas economic expansion slowed in August. Employment growth moderated, and unemployment remained flat.
September 27, 2023
Growth in Texas service activity moderates
Texas service sector activity expanded at a slower pace in September, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
September 26, 2023
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Growth in Texas factory activity resumed in September, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
September 25, 2023
Texas Employment Forecast
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates that jobs will increase 2.9 percent in 2023, with an 80 percent confidence band of 2.6 to 3.3 percent.
September 15, 2023
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy expanded further in July. Employment grew in most sectors and major metros.
September 14, 2023