texas economy

Population Projections Show Texas Growth Increasingly Driven by Migration

New population projections from the Texas Demographic Center at The University of Texas at San Antonio show that Texas' long-term…

2 weeks ago

John Cornyn Praises Working Families Tax Cuts as Relief After Inflation

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) recently highlighted the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill, also known as the Working…

3 weeks ago

Texas Job Growth Outpaces Nation With Workforce at a Record High

Texas continues to outperform the nation's labor market, adding 4,600 non-farm jobs and reaching a total of 14,343,800 non-farm positions…

4 weeks ago

Donald Trump Backs Historic Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger

The proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, announced in July, has gained major momentum after endorsements from President…

2 months ago

Coinbase Leaves Delaware to Relocate in Texas

Coinbase, the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, announced it is leaving Delaware and reincorporating in Texas,…

2 months ago

Greg Abbott Announces $1.12 Billion Loan for 1,350 MW Natural Gas Power Plant

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced the fifth Texas Energy Fund Loan Agreement, supporting the construction of a 1,350-megawatt natural…

2 months ago

Oil and Gas Activity Slows in Texas, Survey Shows Industry Concern

The oil and gas industry in Texas and surrounding states slowed down slightly during the third quarter (Q3) of 2025,…

4 months ago

Cruz Applauds FERC Approval of Rio Grande LNG Project

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz praised the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) after it issued a final order approving the Rio…

4 months ago

ExxonMobil to Add 700 Jobs in Texas with Major Facility Reconfiguration

ExxonMobil has announced a major reconfiguration of its Baytown, Texas complex that is expected to bring approximately 700 contracted jobs…

4 months ago

Abbott Celebrates Economic Milestones in July Jobs Report

Texas has hit new milestones in workforce and job creation, according to July labor market data released by the Texas…

5 months ago