March
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Texas’ Rainy Day Fund Projected to Hit Cap for First Time Record Growth Fills State Savings Account
Billions of dollars are flowing into the state’s Rainy Day Fund, an important tool to help legislators with funding today’s needs while being mindful of unexpected events. Take a look at the fund’s history and possible future.
Texas Broadband Development Office Charging Ahead Fresh Federal Grant Highlights Broadband Expansion Initiatives
Important progress has been made toward connecting the 7 million Texans cut off from telehealth, distance learning and precision farming. There’s still more work to do, and it’s going to require a lot of collaboration.
More Fiscal Notes
February
Higher Education Enrollment Decline Spurs Reform Proposals Number Falls by 66,000 Since 2019; Driven by Community College Drop
Higher Ed Tackles Workforce Shortages Texas A&M University Launches Completion, Admissions Programs
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