February
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Higher Education Enrollment Decline Spurs Reform Proposals Number Falls by 66,000 Since 2019; Driven by Community College Drop
Faced with a 66,000-student drop in enrollment that could stall Texas’ economic engine, state higher education leaders are recommending significant initiatives to improve educational attainment.
Higher Ed Tackles Workforce Shortages Texas A&M University Launches Completion, Admissions Programs
As industries vital to the state’s education and public health are grappling with workforce shortages, universities and state agencies are creating more pathways to education attainment to boost the supply of degreed and certified workers.
More Fiscal Notes
January
Fentanyl Flowing into Texas Law Enforcement Targets Cartels, Gangs to Squeeze Supply
Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council State’s Response to the Opioid Epidemic
November/December
Drought in Texas How Rain Scarcity Affects Texans and the Economy
The Good for Texas Tour: Water Edition Comptroller Highlights Water Use and Inno- vation Across Texas
October
Agriculture Industry Grows Texas Farms, Ranches Cultivate the State’s Economy
Rural Counties Face Hospital Closures The Economics of Medical Care Outside of Cities
September
Texas’ Energy Profile A Review of the State's Current Traditional and Renewable Energy Capabilities
Economic Impact of U.S. Military in Texas Military Bases Spur Jobs, Income and Infrastructure
Line Items Industry Profiles
Farmers Markets Help Grow Local Economies Bringing Together Communities, Shoppers and Small Farms
Funding for Women-Led Businesses Lags Behind Those Started By Men Texas Has Opportunity to Expand Current Efforts and Reap Economic Benefits
Texas Legislative Conference Marks 55th Anniversary Celebrating a History of Nonpartisan Excellence
It’s Simple. Kind of … Economy Explainers
Inflation Basics Video: What is inflation and why is a little good?
Gas Prices Explained Video: Understanding the price we pay at the pump.
Three Characteristics of Supply Chains Video: Benefits and risks in the modern supply chain.
Understanding the Unemployment Rate Video: U-3 and Other Unemployment Concepts
The Recovery After a Recession Video: Explaining a K-shaped Recovery