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COVID-19 Fuels Sudden, Surging Demand for Suburban Housing
Business interruption and social distancing mandates because of COVID-19 have disrupted what had been a period of sustained growth within city centers nationally and in Texas. The pandemic-related actions have helped propel a sudden, large shift from renting to homeownership and a concurrent movement to the suburbs and larger homes.
Texas Economy Retains Strength Despite Weakening Outlooks
Texas’ economic expansion remained solid in May, though the pace of growth decelerated. Employment gains continued to be robust. Manufacturing output growth accelerated, but revenue growth in services slowed.
Labor Shortages, Supply Chain Woes Slow Texas Recovery
The Texas economy is on the path to a solid recovery, although the pace of growth has eased since March, recent data suggest.
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Texas economy rides wave of changing technology and diffusion of know-how
Data on patents and employment show that Texas is a major center of innovation and high-tech employment.
Texas Economic Activity Sharply Falls in Wake of COVID-19
Virus containment measures have prompted unprecedented declines in demand and triggered mass layoffs, shaking business and consumer confidence.
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New Mexico draws on energy, trade to spur economy
While New Mexico continues to navigate economic and demographic challenges, increased revenues from oil and gas production provide opportunities to invest in education, infrastructure and other improvements to boost long-term growth.
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Regional update : Texas metros drive state growth in 2006
Not Everything Is Bigger in Texas: The Varied Fortunes of Four Smaller Metros
While Texas’ major metropolitan areas power the bulk of the state’s commercial activity, some smaller metros have worked to establish their place as part of the state’s economic mosaic.
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Harvey Highlights Houston MUD Bond Development Funding
Historic flooding from Hurricane Harvey struck many Houston housing developments whose infrastructure was funded with municipal utility district (MUD) bonds. The tax-exempt debt has been widely used in the Houston area, and in the storm?s aftermath, MUD bond issuance has come under review with the possibility investors may seek greater future compensation.
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Around the Region: Office Markets Slowly Emerge from Pandemic Slump
The pandemic seismically shifted work from the office to home, particularly during its initial lockdown phases. Even when these limits and capacity restrictions eased and economic activity rebounded, office space demand remained soft and vacancy rates climbed.