May
Nature Tourism in Texas
Take a deep dive into the economic impact of nature tourism and the millions of dollars in government revenue it provides for various programs.
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May
Military-to-Civilian Career Transition in Texas
A look at state and federal programs designed to help Texas veterans make the transition to civilian life, find training and job opportunities and start their own businesses.
April
Public Transit in Texas
Thousands of Texans rely on public transit for work, shopping and medical visits. Yet many public transit systems faced falling ridership and rising costs even before the pandemic.
April
State Contracting Reforms
The Texas Comptroller’s office is responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in state purchases. When Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar took office, he launched reforms to make state purchasing more efficient, cost-effective and user-friendly.
March
Housing Affordability and Homelessness in Texas
The lack of affordable housing is an increasingly difficult problem in Texas, and the state’s spiraling home prices are a contributing factor.
March
Texas’ Unbanked and Underbanked
Nearly 8 percent of Texas households don't even have a bank or credit union account, excluding them from everything from ATMs to online shopping.
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
The (Gradual) 5G Revolution
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
Special issue: Weathering the Pandemic: Texas Industries and COVID-19
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: Trading Tax Limitations for Development The Texas Economic Development Act and the Industries That Benefit From It
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
Uninsured Texans Many More Lose Coverage in Pandemic
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
“Local Funds”: State Money Outside the Treasury New Report Addresses Little-Known State Funds
Billions in state funds are controlled directly by state agencies and institutions of higher education, outside the regular budgeting and appropriations process.
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