Dallas Fed Economics
Texas birth-rate decline complicates economic growth prospects
Lower birth rates are associated with less growth and a more rapidly aging population and, hence, slower economic expansion.
October 12, 2021
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Hurricane Ida temporarily impacted refining and petrochemical production, but the recovery was well underway for most facilities by the end of September.
October 06, 2021
Once-oil-dependent Texas economy to keep growing as renewable energy expands
The negative environmental impacts of global warming have motivated the beginnings of a global transition from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy.
September 30, 2021
Federal support keeps state budgets (including Texas’) healthy amid tumult from COVID-19-induced economic ills
An unprecedented federal fiscal response to the COVID-19-induced recession in early 2020 helped prop up state government finances even among states whose tax and finance structures put them at particular risk during a downturn.
September 30, 2021
Birth rates falling faster in Texas than U.S.
Although birth rates in Texas remain higher than in the U.S., their decline since 2007 has been particularly noteworthy.
September 30, 2021
Dallas Fed Economics
Supply-chain woes, labor shortages and COVID-19 slow resilient Texas economy
Regional economic growth has slowed, though it remains robust by historical standards. While demand has improved from year-ago levels, supply-chain disruptions and labor shortages have limited output growth and pushed up wages and prices.
September 30, 2021
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
Texas economic activity continues to expand. Payrolls increased in August in all sectors except leisure and hospitality and construction, and unemployment declined.
September 21, 2021
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
U.S. oil and gas payrolls continued to increase in July. Oil prices rose in response to recovering demand, limited supply growth and eroding inventories. Natural gas prices increased due to healthy domestic and export demand and disruptions related to Hurricane Ida.
September 20, 2021
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
Texas’ economic recovery continued in July as payrolls grew strongly and the unemployment rate declined.
August 25, 2021
Dallas Fed Economics
Surging renewable energy in Texas prompts electricity generation adequacy questions
With little investment taking place in new thermal generation, does the design of Texas’ electricity market provide enough incentive to develop capacity for future power needs?
August 17, 2021