Looking back: Harris County five years after Hurricane Harvey hit
We look back five years, when then-Harris County Judge Ed Emmett went “On the Record” in Southwest Economy to discuss the response to Hurricane Harvey.
July 01, 2022
Federal dollars could drive electric vehicle charging across Texas
Consumers who are reluctant to switch to electric vehicles cite inadequate charging facilities. The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act seeks to address such concerns, providing funding to expand charging infrastructure along interstates and in rural areas.
July 01, 2022
Texas Service Sector Growth Strengthens in June
Activity in the Texas service sector picked up modestly in June, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
June 28, 2022
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy remained strong in May. Payroll employment increased statewide and in most Texas major metros.
June 23, 2022
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy retains strength despite weakening outlooks
Texas’ economic expansion remained solid in May, though the pace of growth decelerated. Employment gains continued to be robust. Manufacturing output growth accelerated, but revenue growth in services slowed.
June 23, 2022
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Natural gas prices have been rising as inventories wane. Exports of natural gas are at record levels and set to grow further in the second half of 2022.
June 03, 2022
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy expanded further in April. Payroll employment growth increased, and initial unemployment claims remained at low levels.
May 24, 2022
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas job growth moderates as price pressures, supply-chain issues persist
Texas employment growth eased in March, though it remained steady in the first quarter and exceeded U.S. job growth.
May 12, 2022
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Refinery utilization is rising as they exit the spring maintenance season amid rising measures of profitability and low product inventories.
April 28, 2022
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy expanded in March. Payroll employment growth was mixed across sectors, and initial unemployment claims were close to record lows.
April 19, 2022