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Texas Economic Outlook | June 2025
Texas Economy
6 minute read
Jun 17 2025

Texas Economic Outlook | June 2025

The U.S. economy showed signs of resilience in May as concerns over the global trade war mounted. The macroeconomic data indicated a growing divergence between “hard data,” reflecting actual economic activity, and “soft data,” reflecting general economic sentiment and the business outlook.

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3 minute read
Jun 17 2025

How Will the Downgrading of U.S. Debt Rating Affect Mortgage Rates?

Moody’s downgrading of U.S. Treasury debt on May 16 raised concerns that changes in U.S. government debt risk could affect the outlook for mortgage rates.

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Vintage Texas map with title that reads From Trails to Tech, Tracking Economic Change in Texas' Smaller Metros
5 minute read
May 27 2025

Highland Lakes on the Rise

Communities around the Highland Lakes in Llano and Burnet Counties are not only picturesque, they’re thriving.

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Wide Helicopter View of Numerous Oil Refineries in Houston in the Evening An aerial shot of oil refineries in Houston, Texas on a warm Summer evening.
Texas Economy
4 minute read
May 21 2025

Outlook for the Texas Economy | March 2025

Texas employment expanded for the fourth consecutive month. However, despite sustained growth, the unemployment rate has not changed in three months.

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Property Tax Protest Do’s and Don’ts
6 minute read
May 14 2025

Property Tax Protest Do’s and Don’ts

May 15 is the deadline to file your property tax appeal. Read this guide on how to improve your chances for success.

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Vintage Texas map with title that reads From Trails to Tech, Tracking Economic Change in Texas' Smaller Metros
5 minute read
May 12 2025

Growth and Change North of the Houston Sprawl 

A road trip north of Houston reveals small-town charm, forest serenity, lakefront growth, and emerging suburban satellites reshaping rural Texas with surprising energy and resilience.

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Economic Data

Texas Total Nonfarm Employment
Seasonally Adjusted

February 2025
14.26M
0.15% MOM

Texas Unemployment Rate
Seasonally Adjusted

February 2025
4.1%
0 BPS

Consumer Price Index Growth

March 2025
2.4%
40 BPS MOM

Spot Crude Oil Price

February 2025
$71.53
7.4% YOY

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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