Texas

• Texas economic activity suddenly contracts in March; outlook worsens due to COVID-19

  The economic downturn in Texas has begun, recent data suggest.

  March 31, 2020

• Potential mismeasurement of mining limits official Texas real GDP data

  We show how a new measure tied to oil and gas production provides a result that is more consistent with other assessments of real output in this industry.

  February 25, 2020

• Texas economy building momentum to start year

  Growth in the Texas economy picked up at year-end 2019 and accelerated into January and job gains in December were accompanied by service sector growth.

  February 06, 2020

• Gentrification Transforming Neighborhoods in Big Texas Cities

  An influx of new, affluent residents has descended on gentrifying neighborhoods around Texas’ four largest cities, while increasing housing costs have led some low-income households and at-risk populations to locate in more suburban areas.

  December 30, 2019

• Texas economy picks up in October; data revisions show weaker 2019 growth

  Texas job growth picked up in October, although the energy sector continued to slip and manufacturing activity weakened.

  December 19, 2019

• Texas economy still growing, though pace slows

  The regional economy is growing at a slower pace than in recent months, with Texas labor markets remaining tight. Energy activity has declined, and export growth has slowed this year.

  November 07, 2019

• Energy and the Economy: Markets in Transition

  The conference focused on the outlook for the global crude oil market, renewable and energy transitions with the U.S. generation mix, energy finance and more.

  October 18, 2019

• Failed background check, drug testing stall hiring of low-skilled workers

  Many companies seek to add employees as the state economy continues expanding at an above-average pace. But not all can find the workers they need.

  October 17, 2019

• Texas economy keeps growing despite more pessimistic outlook

  The regional economy is growing at a moderate pace, and labor markets remain tight. However, the outlook among Texas firms has deteriorated due to concern about tariffs, trade policy uncertainty and slowing global growth.

  September 26, 2019

• Domestic migration to Texas slows as national labor markets tighten

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

  September 03, 2019