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Taxes
2 minute read
Mar 12 2026

What the SALT Cap Could Mean For Long-Term Growth in Texas

Changes to the state and local tax deduction make Texas more attractive compared to other high-tax states.

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Rise of the AI-Assisted Shopper: What Drove 2025’s Holiday Retail Records
Retail
2 minute read
Feb 19 2026

Rise of the AI-Assisted Shopper: What Drove 2025’s Holiday Retail Records

Online holiday retail sales hit a record high in 2025, with AI tools appearing to play an increasing role in consumers’ buying decisions.

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Economy | Winter 2026
Economy
3 minute read
Jan 21 2026

Economy | Winter 2026

Tracking inflation, labor markets, and the forces influencing economic momentum.

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Can Texas Manufacturers Get There from Here?
Industrial
3 minute read
Jan 15 2026

Can Texas Manufacturers Get There from Here?

Nonstop highway construction can be inconvenient, but infrastructure investment matters—not just for drivers, but for manufacturers who depend on mobility to keep their products moving.

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Texas Manufacturing Needs Power People
Employment
3 minute read
Dec 18 2025

Texas Manufacturing Needs Power People

Texas manufacturing thrives on growth but lags in workforce concentration. Can the Lone Star State compete nationally? Explore skills gaps, vocational revival, and why workforce development is key to future success.

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Economy
5 minute read
Dec 11 2025

Home Field Economic Advantage?

How to measure the true economic impact Texas A&M University’s first-ever College Football Playoff game will have on Aggieland.

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Economic Reports

Texas Housing Insight
< 1 minute read
Mar 05 2025

Texas Housing Insight

The Texas Housing Insight report provides a comprehensive analysis of the state’s housing market, covering home sales, prices, inventory, and construction trends. It offers data-driven insights to help industry professionals, policymakers, and consumers understand market conditions and emerging trends across Texas.

Texas Housing Insight
Texas Economic Outlook
< 1 minute read
Feb 25 2025

Texas Economic Outlook

The Texas Economic Outlook delivers an in-depth analysis of the state’s economic performance. It covers employment, inflation, trade, housing, and key industry trends, providing valuable insights for businesses, policymakers, and investors tracking Texas’ economic growth and market conditions.

Texas Economic Outlook
Texas Border Economy
< 1 minute read
Apr 01 2025

Texas Border Economy

The Texas Real Estate Research Center’s Texas Border Economy report provides in-depth analysis of economic conditions along the Texas-Mexico border. It covers employment, housing, trade, and key economic indicators, offering valuable insights into trends shaping the region’s growth and development.

Texas Border Economy
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