February
Broadband Expansion in Texas
Today, a broadband internet connection is increasingly seen as a requirement, not a luxury. But how can we ensure that all Texans can have access to high-speed internet?
February
Today, a broadband internet connection is increasingly seen as a requirement, not a luxury. But how can we ensure that all Texans can have access to high-speed internet?
February
The next stage of mobile connectivity, called “5G,” could lead to another industrial revolution. But 5G isn’t widely available yet and hasn’t achieved anything like its full potential.
December-January
Everyone has been affected by the pandemic, but some businesses have suffered more than others. In this special issue, we examine some industries that have felt COVID-19’s effects most keenly.
November
Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code is one of the state’s most widely used incentive programs to encourage business investment and economic development.
October
Texas has both the highest number and the highest percentage of uninsured residents in the nation, and many more Texans lost coverage this year.
October
Billions in state funds are controlled directly by state agencies and institutions of higher education, outside the regular budgeting and appropriations process.
September
Extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the Comptroller’s office to update its outlook for the Texas economy.
September
The state economy is growing once again, but Texas unemployment remains well above levels seen in the last recession.
August
Texas both produces and consumes more electricity than any other state, and while its supply is increasing, so is demand.
August
Kenan Ögelman, ERCOT’s vice president of commercial operations, discusses the complexities of managing power markets in Texas.
June-July
Texas, the nation’s leading exporter for 17 years, benefits enormously from global trade. But trade tensions and the pandemic are having significant effects on this important part of the Texas economy.
June-July
Texas’ public community colleges play an important dual role by preparing students for further academic study and providing valuable workforce training. A new Comptroller study gauges the value of these contributions.
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