August
Paying for Texas Convention Centers
The number of convention centers throughout Texas and the nation is increasing steadily, despite indications that the market for them is already saturated — and taxpayers are footing the bill.
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August
Sales Tax Holidays
There’s more than just the back-to-school sales tax holiday! Learn about other Texas sales tax savings throughout the year — and see what you’ve been missing!
June/July
Women in the Texas Workforce
Women play a critical role in the Texas economy. Their earnings represent an increasingly significant portion of household income, while their entrepreneurial efforts support hundreds of thousands of Texas workers.
June/July
State Contracting: Spending — and Watching — Taxpayer Dollars
Complex and expensive contracts are essential to the state’s operations, but they also represent significant risks that require careful management to achieve the best value possible for agencies and the taxpayers they serve.
May
Transportation Infrastructure: Keeping Texas Moving
Transportation is essential to any economy, and especially so in a state as large and as fast-growing as Texas.
May
State Employees: Turnover Rises in Hot Economy
Texas recently recorded its lowest unemployment rate in four decades. This could have some negative implications for the Lone Star State — the highest turnover rate for state employees in five years.
April
Solar Power in Texas
Ten years ago, Texas’ solar industry was fairly small, but today some believe it’s ready to take on a much larger share of the state’s energy needs.
April
Bitcoin and Beyond
Bitcoin was designed as an alternative electronic currency to allow for easy, anonymous financial transactions across borders. But it’s earned its greatest fame as a highly speculative investment.
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