Comptroller’s Economic Outlook

“Job growth, sales tax collections – both from business and consumer purchases – as well as automobile sales, signal that the Texas economy has emerged from the recent recession. Another indicator that the state’s economy has been comparatively healthy was the U.S. Bureau of the Census report that Texas added more people (nearly 4.3 million) than any other state between the census counts of 2000 and 2010.”

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Leadership Circle Program: Recognizing Local Government Financial Transparency Efforts

Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle logoThe Texas Comptroller's Leadership Circle program encourages and applauds local governments across Texas that are stepping up efforts to give taxpayers a transparent look at where their money goes.

Local Governments: Get details and download a self-scoring form to join the circle today

Keeping Texas First: Tracking Federal Environmental Activity website

We’re unveiling a new website about EPA and FWS regulation activity that could have an impact on the Texas economy.

Our new site gives communities, landowners and businesses the information and tools they need to keep watch on the rapidly changing world of federal environmental regulation — to make sure that we’re Keeping Texas First.

Texas Comptroller Rural Programs

The Comptroller’s Economic Development and Analysis Division (EDA) provides economic development and technical assistance to fit the needs of rural communities in Texas. Get help with economic growth initiatives, impact analysis, operating efficiencies and more.

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