Reports and Publications

Take an in-depth look at information, insight and analysis focused on vital economic development topics with a focus on resources to help cities, communities and economic development corporations plan for tomorrow’s success.

The 23-county Upper East Texas region stretches from the piney woods bordering Arkansas and Louisiana to the energetic eastern fringe of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This report examines the forces driving change in Upper East Texas, as well as factors affecting the development of its economy.

Each fiscal year, the Comptroller’s office is charged with providing an accurate and thorough report on the state’s financial health. The Texas CAFR presents financial statements for the state’s government, an overview of the Texas economy, a discussion of leading economic indicators and an economic outlook for the year ahead. Peruse the latest report or view archived reports from previous years.

Visit Fiscal Notes online for an informative, entertaining look at trends and events affecting the state economy. From Texas weather to tourism to new legislation—if it affects your pocketbook, we’ll talk about it in Fiscal Notes.

How do state parks affect Texas’ economy? This new Comptroller report identifies the economic and environmental benefits of our beautiful state parks.

Access the most recent state revenue estimate with the 2008-09 Comptroller's Office Texas economic outlook beginning on page three.

Fall 2007 Economic Forecast Charts

View Fall 2007 forecast data supporting the '08-09 estimate, including HTML and Excel charts for Forecast Summary, Real Gross State Product, Nominal Gross State Product, Texas Nonfarm Employment Detail and Texas Economic Detail.

Select from several tip sheet pdfs to determine how to use various provisions of the Texas Tax Code and Local Government Code to fund infrastructure improvements and economic development projects in your area.

Want to learn where Texas is headed in the new century? This report examines the opportunities and challenges facing our state over the coming decades and arms policymakers, local government and business leaders and citizens with the knowledge they need to help the state flourish, including demographic changes as well as transportation, health care and education issues.

SB275 specifies the Comptroller report on state government expenditures supporting economic development, including information on local economic development corporations, state tax exemptions and impacts of tax exemptions.

Find out about new breakthroughs and innovative ideas from the worlds of science, government and business, with a focus on inventions and discoveries made by Texans.

This report is the first of twelve regional reports that focus on different areas of our incredibly diverse state.

The report covers the High Plains region’s opportunities and challenges for economic development, infrastructure, health care and education.

• Allocation Payment Distribution Schedule and Message of the Month
• Allocation Payment Detail by local jurisdiction
• Allocation Payment Historical Summary by local jurisdiction
• Allocation Comparison Summary Reports
• Other Reports Available to Local Jurisdictions

Our Texas Ahead one-page reports chronicle the state of the Texas economy  and showcase the state’s competitive business advantage in a variety of industries and areas. From housing to global trade, and from technology to energy, we track the success stories and share the winning numbers and statistics that help make Texas a great place for business.

This report examines the forces driving change and influencing economic development in South Texas with the intent of helping state and local officials and the community of South Texas stay on top of important regional issues and keep South Texas thriving.

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
• Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes, 1987
• County Classification Table - county codes, regional definitions