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Texas is a large, diversified state boasting one of the biggest economies in the world. Our reports and articles help you understand why.

Latest Economic Articles

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 Economy
7 minute read
Dec 19 2025

Texas Economic Outlook | December 2025

The U.S. economy remains in an unusual state of elevated economic growth while experiencing almost no employment growth.

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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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Texas Economic Outlook | November 2025
Texas Economy
6 minute read
Nov 17 2025

Texas Economic Outlook | November 2025

While economic data provided by several government agencies remains unavailable as of the end of October, the available data suggests continued resilience of the U.S. economy.

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Where Do Mortgage Rates Go From Here? 
Economy
2 minute read
Nov 06 2025

Where Do Mortgage Rates Go From Here? 

Future mortgage rate trends depend on the Fed’s balance sheet policy. Slower mortgage-backed securities runoff could lower rates, while faster reductions might raise them temporarily. Eventually, as MBS holdings stabilize or deplete, rates should normalize.

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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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