May
Businesses across Texas and the nation have been forced to curtail or cease operations in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, throwing millions out of work and prompting a record increase in unemployment claims that is straining the safety net for workers.
May
Public health measures implemented to contain the spread of COVID-19 have caused a sharp contraction in economic activity. Today, we’re in the initial stages of a recession.
April
Foster-care children entering adulthood face significant challenges when pursuing higher education. Texas has a series of programs intended to ease this transition.
April
Since its founding, NASA has been transferring space-related technologies to the private sector. Meet some Texas companies and entrepreneurs who are using NASA’s patents and support to bring innovative products to market.
March
Recognizing the impact of the student loan debt crisis, many higher education experts are seeking to develop solutions to ensure Texans get the training they need to succeed.
March
Education increases wages while reducing unemployment. Let's explore the economic trends and educational resources that will determine how well young Texans fare in the job market.
February
A new legislative commitment to early education is funneling hundreds of millions of dollars in additional funding to Texas school districts.
February
Texas' under-18 population is growing rapidly and will provide our state with a substantial economic advantage — if they have the education and skills they need.
December-January
The decennial census serves many purposes, but perhaps none is more significant or far-reaching than the basis it provides for redistricting.
November
Licensing is the most restrictive form of government occupational regulation — and an increasingly controversial type.
November
Government represents a near-inexhaustible source of useful and important data on virtually every aspect of our lives and the economy — and these data are being used by businesses and organizations across the nation.
October
More than 2 million Texas households don’t have high-speed internet — and our state’s vast rural areas are especially underserved. This “digital divide” has serious implications for education, telemedicine, agriculture and small business.
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In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 855, which requires state agencies to publish a list of the three most commonly used Web browsers on their websites. The Texas Comptroller’s most commonly used Web browsers are Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Apple Safari.
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