Crunch the State's Numbers on The Texas Economy

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts sent this bulletin at 04/25/2012 10:10 AM CDT

Take a look at the numbers that make the state's economy tick — all in one place — at www.TheTexas Economy.org. There you can get an eye for trends from the Comptroller's Weekly Economic Outlook and visualize the state's performance by viewing Texas' Key Economic Indicators. Both resources provide powerful, concise economic data that power your understanding of the Texas economy:

  • Texas total nonfarm employment increased by 10,900 jobs during March 2012.
  • Texas' total nonfarm employment increased 2.3 percent between March 2011 and March 2012.
  • The Texas unemployment rate dropped to 7.0 percent for March 2012, down from 8.0 percent in March 2011.



But Wait, There's More!
Don't stop at the raw data — dive deep into The Texas Economy, where you'll find informative graphics, articles, videos and webcasts. We take a multimedia approach to exploring the dollars-and-cents side of Texas, providing a compelling look at the economic forces shaping the state.