May
A little history on U.S. inflation reveals current rates haven’t reached an all-time high, but recent hikes in the cost of groceries, gas and other goods have many people wondering when or if prices will fall. Could inflation stabilize in the coming year?
May
Some big brands may not be from Texas, but they’re getting here as fast as they can. Despite the pandemic, the state has burnished its reputation as a top spot for business relocations and expansions.
March-April
It takes thousands of trucks — and truck drivers — to move goods across the nation and into Texas communities that rely solely on trucking for shipments. Yet a driver shortage remains critical, despite at-capacity CDL classes.
March-April
Texas’ need for essential health care workers is dire. Our growing population means greater demand for nurses and certified nursing aides, and this edition charts Texas’ progress in meeting that demand.
March-April
Bridging the state’s digital divide means boots on the ground for the Comptroller, and for communities, it means having their say.
February
GDP is widely used as an indicator of economic health. This month, we provide an overview of GDP’s strengths and shortcomings as well as an introduction to the state-level version, GSP, used to monitor the Texas economy.
February
Traditional measures of economic conditions can show trends over time rather than real-time events. In this story, we explain how the COVID-19 pandemic brought high-frequency data into the spotlight.
December - January
As part of his latest Good for Texas statewide tour, Comptroller Glenn Hegar visited several companies and an international bridge to learn about supply chains and the flow of goods.
December - January
Recent large-scale cyberattacks, including those targeting supply chains, have been costly. This month, we look at cybersecurity and how Texas is stepping up to prevent cyberattacks.
November
Smartphones, TV and computer screens, manufacturing equipment and military systems — these are a few of the products and areas requiring rare earth elements. Although 80 percent of these critical elements were imported from China in 2019, Texas is now at the forefront of decreasing U.S. reliance on rare earths imports.
November
Craft alcohol producers may be small and independent, but they pour their share into the Texas economy through jobs, tourism and sales at bars and restaurants as well as grocery and liquor stores. Despite pandemic setbacks, they appear once again to be cultivating success.
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