The Texas Comptroller is our state’s financial officer, responsible for overseeing the $100 billion-a-year enterprise of Texas state government. Our duties include managing the state’s investments, estimating the financial impact of proposed legislation and forecasting the amounts that state taxes, fees and other revenue sources will produce over each two-year state budget period.
This requires our economists, researchers and subject-matter experts to keep a constant watch on the Texas economy. In this area, we provide a series of resources that can give you a better understanding of the trends and events that affect our state — and your wallet.
Fiscal Notes shares some surprises from the recently updated regional reports and illustrates how the 12 economic regions rank on the world stage.
As the nation’s top energy producer and consumer, Texas requires a portfolio of diverse energy sources and an eye on innovation for meeting future needs.
House Bill 2404, passed by the 87th Texas Legislature, required the Comptroller’s office to create and make accessible an online Chapter 380 and 381 Local Development Agreement Database that contains information regarding all local development agreements in the state.
Take a look at the latest significant digits relating to the Texas economy.