October
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How Texas Created a Recession-Resilient Economy Built on a Business-Friendly Approach
Texas has done a good job of weathering economic downturns despite some experts’ predictions of a looming recession. Examine the reasons why the state and its economy remain in a position of strength with a steadily growing population.
Impacts of Higher Interest Rates on Texas Federal Reserve Hikes Rates to Combat Inflation
Though Texas has benefited from record revenues during the post-pandemic recovery, we watched inflation rise to its highest level in 40 years. Explore how higher interest rates are affecting our state.
More Fiscal Notes
September
Texas’ Water Demands Could Outpace Supply in Parts of Texas by 2070 Comptroller’s Report Highlights Challenges, Progress in Providing Water for a Growing State
September
Building Strong Infrastructure for a Growing Texas Lawmakers Ask Voters to Approve Additional Infrastructure Funding
August
Texas Film, Video Game Industries in the Spotlight State Fuels Incentive Engine to Compete for Productions and Jobs
August
Defining Rural Texas Identifying and Supporting Rural Areas
June/July
Comptroller Analyzes State Workforce Challenges Working to Keep the Best Employees with the State of Texas
June/July
An Economic Argument for Affordable Higher Education Closing the Skills Gap by Expanding Access
May
Fighting a Fossil Fuels Boycott Texas Divests from Finance Companies with ESG Policies
The ABCs of ESG Investing Non-Financial Measures, Big Financial Implications
April
Transparency at Texans’ Fingertips Texas Comptroller Provides Toolkit to Analyze Wealth of Data
Local Government Transparency Local Governments Expand Public Information Access
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Inside the State’s Record Revenue A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
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
Reading the Jobs Report Video: Making sense of the data and analysis
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