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.
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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.
September
Revised Certification Revenue Estimate Tracing the Pandemic's Impact on State Revenues
Extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the Comptroller’s office to update its outlook for the Texas economy.
September
Texas Unemployment Still High Job Effects Linger Months Into Pandemic
The state economy is growing once again, but Texas unemployment remains well above levels seen in the last recession.
August
Texas’ Electricity Resources Where Power Comes From – and How it Gets to You
Texas both produces and consumes more electricity than any other state, and while its supply is increasing, so is demand.
August
ERCOT’s Role: Keeping the Lights on in Texas An Interview with Kenan Ögelman
Kenan Ögelman, ERCOT’s vice president of commercial operations, discusses the complexities of managing power markets in Texas.
June-July
Texas’ International Trade
Texas, the nation’s leading exporter for 17 years, benefits enormously from global trade. But trade tensions and the pandemic are having significant effects on this important part of the Texas economy.
June-July
The Economic Impact of Texas Community Colleges Recent Comptroller Study Outlines Benefits
Texas’ public community colleges play an important dual role by preparing students for further academic study and providing valuable workforce training. A new Comptroller study gauges the value of these contributions.
May
Pandemic Drives Record Unemployment Texas Workforce Commission Flooded With Claims
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
Recessions and Revenues Perspective on the Downturn
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.
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