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ON HIGH ALERT
Wildfire Risks Grow as Texas Suburbs Expand
About 3.2 million housing units in Texas are located within a wildland-urban interface zone — the area where manmade structures meet undeveloped land susceptible to wildfires. As the state’s suburban areas grow, more homes and businesses could be in the path of a wildfire.
Content Coming Soon in Fiscal Notes:
- Texas population trends show increased migration, fewer births.
- How nearshoring and reshoring help the Texas economy.
- Small modular reactors may add to the state’s energy portfolio.
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A TEXAS LEGACY
Fiscal Notes: True to Its Roots
The Comptroller’s office first began publishing Fiscal Notes in August 1975 to help Texans better understand the state’s finances. While the publication has evolved over five decades, our dedication to in-depth analysis and balanced perspectives remains unchanged.
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 50 Years of Fiscal Notes
Throughout 2025, Fiscal Notes will publish retrospectives on its legacy to provide
insight and analysis into the state’s economy. Join us in the celebration!
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