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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.
March
Texas Housing Prices on the Rise
Texas housing prices have been rising faster than the state’s personal income.
March
Texas Manufacturing
A big part of the Texas economy still depends on manufacturing, which drives both innovation and employment in a host of related industries.
Special Edition
A Storm to Remember: Hurricane Harvey and the Texas Economy
December - January
State Agencies and “Legacy” Systems
Texas spends hundreds of millions each year on aging information technology systems; replacing them would cost even more.
December - January
Meet CAPPS: Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System for Texas
The Comptroller's office is spearheading the development of a common, central system that will streamline state government's main business processes and make the $100 billion enterprise more efficient.
November
Federal Funding in Texas
Federal funding plays an essential role in state finances, supporting a variety of programs and services such as education, health care and infrastructure.