Fueling the Future: The Importance of the Permian Basin to the US, Texas, and New Mexico Economies
Report Published on April 14, 2025The Permian Basin is among the most important oil-producing regions in the world. The region is crucial to simultaneously meeting future energy needs as well as climate goals through cleaner burning conventional fuels as well as renewables and other initiatives, knowledge, and technologies to support emissions reductions.
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- Permian Basin,
- oil,
- wind
The Current and Potential Economic Benefits of the I‑20 Wildlife Preserve and Jenna Welch Nature Study Center
Report Published on January 09, 2025The I-20 Wildlife Preserve and proposed Jenna Welch Nature Study Center is a 100-acre preserve including a playa lake in Midland, Texas. The Preserve supports local wildlife and serves as an ecotourism destination as well as carbon sink, providing a significant environmental benefit to the area. The proposed Jenna Welch Nature Study Center would add further educational resources and infrastructure in addition to being an event venue, enhancing potential benefits to the community.
The Economic Benefits of Higher Education Institutions in the Dallas‑Fort Worth Area
Report Published on December 02, 2024Higher education is beneficial from individual, economic, and societal perspectives. Educational attainment is linked to greater opportunities, higher income, and a lower probability of unemployment. In addition, a trained workforce is essential to growth in any economy. In the current environment of growing complexity in business operations of virtually all types, quality education is increasingly important. It is no exaggeration to say that the availability of quality workers is the currency of future prosperity.
An Economic Assessment of the Cost of Cancer in Texas and the Benefits of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and its Programs
Report Published on November 22, 2024The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has been working to reduce the tragically high human and financial cost of cancer since 2010. CPRIT has helped attract more than 323 leading cancer research scientists and their labs to Texas from both US and international locations (including members of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences) as well as recruit 18 companies.
Twenty Years of Success: The Impact of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance on Growth in the Area Economy
Report Published on November 13, 2024Since its inception in 2004, the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) has promoted economic growth via partnerships with corporations and individuals to provide a business-friendly environment and a skilled workforce in the Lubbock area. In the competitive market for quality corporate locations and expansions, proactive development efforts such as those LEDA has engaged in are essential to optimizing economic performance.
The Potential Impact of Inadequate Electric Transmission in Texas
Report Published on September 30, 2024The dynamic Texas economy and its growing population require increases in electric generation and transmission capacity well beyond what was expected even a few years ago.
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- energy,
- electricity,
- power grid
Celebrating Fifty Years of Excellence: The Economic Impact of The University of Texas Permian Basin
Report Published on October 26, 2023The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB or UT Permian Basin), now in its 50th year of operation, is the only four-year university in the area and provides the Permian Basin and beyond with qualified graduates and significant economic stimuli. The University serves a diverse student population and provides important cultural and professional resources for students, staff, and the surrounding community. The University prides itself on "thinking large and living local," which has direct economic and societal implications for the local graduates and the surrounding area.
The Potential Economic Costs to the US Government of Discretionary Denial of Inter Partes Review Based on Criteria such as the NHK‑Fintiv Rules
Report Published on August 25, 2023Recently proposed rulemaking and legislation would increase discretionary denial of institution of inter partes review (IPR) matters based on the criteria set forth in the Apple, Inc. v Fintiv, Inc. (Fintiv) matter and similar provisions. The Fintiv guidelines and related restrictions can make it difficult for claims to be fully considered even in cases where there is a substantial probability of success for the petitioner. If the proposed guidelines were implemented, the result would be a reduction in IPR proceedings even for cases that are otherwise meritorious. As a consequence, the economic efficiency benefits associated with the IPR process would be substantially diminished.
The Potential Economic Benefits of Recent Reductions in Discretionary Denial of Inter Partes Review Based on Criteria such as the NHK‑Fintiv Rules
Report Published on June 01, 2023In recent years, there has been an increase in discretionary denial of institution of inter partes review (IPR) based on the criteria set forth in the Apple, Inc. v Fintiv, Inc. (Fintiv) matter. These guidelines made it difficult for claims to be fully considered even in cases where there was a substantial probability of success for the petitioner, resulting in a reduction in IPR proceedings and related economic efficiency benefits. Subsequent guidance from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) clarified the appropriate application of Fintiv rules, resulting in a reduction of discretionary denials and positive implications for efficiency and the economy.
The High Cost to Texas of Census 2020 Undercounts
Report Published on November 16, 2021Accurate Census counts are far more than just a matter of interest. They are important to ensuring adequate federal funding for various programs and appropriate representation in Congress. In addition, the Census is crucial to understanding population and demographic trends in order to plan for the future.
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- demographics,
- census,
- population,
- Texas