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.
From ships to planes, Texas flexes its global muscle with record-breaking trade and top national rankings.
Which county in your region is growing fastest? Get the answer to this question and many more with our interactive dashboard.
Our 32 ports of entry account for more than $1 trillion in trade. Access our updated data and learn how selected Texas ports contribute to global, state and local economies.
Horizontal drilling and improved fracking techniques have changed how the number of rigs operating affects the amount of oil and gas produced. Fiscal Notes illustrates the impact on the sector.