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Texas’ economic growth proves this is not the 1980s Published 4:41 pm, Friday, September 30, 2016 M. Ray Perryman The Texas economy has added 190,600 jobs over the past year, and employment has risen in 16 of the past 17 months. Last month, nine of the 11 industry groups tracked by the Texas Workforce Commission added jobs. All of this occurred despite the end (at least for now) of a major oil surge. For those of us who have been around a while, the differences between what has happened this time when oil prices dropped precipitously and...

ur latest forecast for the Texas economy indicates relatively healthy growth over an extended time horizon. Business cycles are inevitable, but the stage is set for growth outpacing most parts of the United States. Texas compares well with most areas in terms of the business climate, size of workforce, and other parameters, contributing to economic growth potential.  READ MORE