Mega Metro Magnets
Column Published in syndication April 22, 2026People continue to come to Texas, and the state's largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) are where most of them are landing (almost 88% in the top four alone). I wrote about Texas population growth in a prior column when the state data was released, and the gist is that while the pace of expansion slowed markedly due to reduced domestic and international in-migration, the increase was far larger than any other state at more than 391,240 - about 1,072 new Texans every day. The state's 1.25% rate of increase was substantially above the national pace of 0.52%.
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- metro,
- population,
- Texas
What does auto repossession data show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 21, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the latest auto repossession data.
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- repossession,
- automotive
Triple Crown
Column Published in syndication April 15, 2026In what has now become an annual tradition, Texas is once again the winner of Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup. For the 14th consecutive year and 22nd year in total, Texas was recognized as the state that attracted the most major job-creating business location and expansion projects over the past year. In 2025, the Lone Star State attracted 1,406 projects, up from 1,368 in 2024 and 1,254 in 2023. This era of dominance began in the early 2000s, when enlightened economic development policies quickly moved Texas from the middle of the pack to the unabashed leader.
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- economic development,
- Texas
How has Texas grown since 2000?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 20, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses how much Texas has grown in the last 25 years.
A Perspective on Key Changes in Texas over the Past Decade
Newsletter Published on April 17, 2026 (Vol. 43, No. 01)Over the last 10 years or so, Texas has seen notable changes in the population and economy. In this issue, some key shifts are highlighted.
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- Texas,
- Gulf Coast Region
How many jobs did Texas gain last year?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 17, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses Texas jobs gains.
What did the latest consumer sentiment index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 16, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the latest consumer sentiment index.
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- consumers
What did the March consumer price index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 15, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the March consumer price index.
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- inflation,
- consumer price index
How did Texas population change in 2025?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 14, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses population growth in Texas.
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- population,
- Texas
Twenty‑Five Years
Column Published in syndication April 08, 2026A profound transformation driven by technological advancements has occurred over the past 25 years, reshaping the economy. New industries and business models that were unimaginable a quarter-century ago have been unleashed, creating and redefining jobs at a rapid pace. Texas, in particular, has undergone significant changes, emerging as a global economic powerhouse. Let's briefly look at some of what has happened over the first quarter of the 21st Century.
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- economy,
- population,
- Texas