Texas Economy in Focus

Texas is a unique state. Its enormous size, diverse population and vast natural resources have shaped it into an economic powerhouse that plays a significant role in the nation and the world.

Economic growth plays a critical role in the well-being of all Texans by generating jobs and prosperity. One of the responsibilities of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is to analyze factors affecting the state’s economy—keeping our fingers on the pulse of the state, to detect changes as they occur and to identify trends that will affect our future.

View a variety of information about the Texas economy, as well as tools to help you understand and interpret the story behind our facts and figures.

Comptroller’s Economic Outlook

Read the latest view of the statewide economic condition with regular updates from the Comptroller, to arm you with inside knowledge on the forces driving the Texas economy.

Tracking the Texas Economy

Get a brief status with graphical snapshots and data charts of key Texas economic indicators, presented in monthly time series.

Indicators

Find a comprehensive list of resources for economic data tracked by the Comptroller’s office year over year and in expanded time series data sets, including a current economic progress report.

Reports and Publications

Access the latest issues of Fiscal Notes, Texas Rising, economic development tip sheets and more, plus see special economic reports from the Comptroller’s Office on key topics like energy and the Texas Work Force. View our current financial reports, economic forecast charts and classification listings.