The latest economy news from The Texas Tribune.
The Texas Stock Exchange is expected to launch in Dallas next year, as economists wait to see if “Y’all Street” is big enough to support the exchange and challenge New York’s dominance in the financial sector. Full Story
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Local leaders see data centers, which help power the world’s shift to artificial intelligence, as a way to keep their towns open. Residents worry their way of life — and water — is at stake. Full Story
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This week, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Eric Goff, founder of an energy policy advising firm, about the growth of wind and solar power in Texas and whether it will continue after recent federal efforts targeting the industry. Full Story
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Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy. Full Story
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The low-interest loan to NRG Energy for a gas-fired power plant is the largest of three loans approved through the $7 billion fund since its creation in 2023. Full Story
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The deal between the new South Texas city and Cameron County mirrors a similar agreement with South Padre Island and requires a plan to combat beach erosion. Full Story
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Two state agencies have now adopted the temporary rule while they work to adopt formal rules to limit who can buy THC products. Full Story
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Other smaller oil and gas producing regions in the state are better poised to help power the growing data center market, a new report found. Full Story
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The Tyler metro area is home to about 250,000 and a growing health care hub. City leaders want to get ahead of more traffic. Full Story
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Economic uncertainty, inflation, strict state limits on property tax collections and uncertainty around future federal funds have crimped local budgets. Full Story
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Despite efforts by Texas lawmakers to ease property tax bills, increases in expenses like insurance and utilities ate into that tax relief. Full Story
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While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase. Full Story
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More than 10,000 people met over Labor Day weekend in Slaton to sample the banana pudding — a major boost to the rural town’s economy. Full Story
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Two California-based companies accuse the state of government overreach for banning the sale of their products for the next two years. Full Story
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Years of blundering and project delays have pushed the South Texas city to the brink of crisis as drought bears down and industrial water use grows. Full Story
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Texas’ rubber-stamp system allows drillers to release vast amounts of natural gas into the atmosphere. Full Story
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Suburban officials in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have enacted rules aimed at curtailing a sweeping new state law to allow more apartments. Full Story
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Panelists at a Brownsville event hosted by The Texas Tribune said the region’s recent economic growth must be paired with an educated workforce to support new companies. Full Story
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Panelists at the Edinburg event hosted by The Texas Tribune highlighted the area’s role in helping power Texas’ recent economic growth and the political and economic headwinds it faces. Full Story
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New laws range from school vouchers and water infrastructure funding to a ban on city and county-funded abortion travel funds. Full Story
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