
Priority Midland by the Numbers: An overview presentation
Report Published on August 08, 2019Midland stands at the epicenter of an economic phenomenon of global importance which has created an enormous opportunity for the area. With proactive efforts, Midland can prepare for the challenges ahead and ensure the opportunities associated with oil and gas and related activity benefit the full community.

Priority Midland by the Numbers: Executive Summary
Brief Published on August 15, 2019Midland stands at the epicenter of an economic phenomenon of global importance which has created an enormous opportunity for the area. With proactive efforts, Midland can prepare for the challenges ahead and ensure the opportunities associated with oil and gas and related activity benefit the full community.
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- infrastructure,
- housing,
- quality of place,
- real estate,
- roads,
- education,
- healthcare,
- Permian Basin,
- Midland,
- water,
- oil,
- gas

Priority Midland by the Numbers: Infrastructure
Infographic Published on August 15, 2019Recent advances in the petroleum sector have led major analysts and energy companies to broadly anticipate expansive increases in Permian Basin production over the next few years. Much of this activity will be centered in the Midland area and the resulting growth will bring enormous potential benefits with profound implications for roadways, water, and other infrastructure needs. Proactive efforts to deal with issues and prepare for the coming growth can position the area to emerge stronger and more prosperous in the future.
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- infrastructure,
- roads,
- water,
- Permian Basin,
- Midland

Economic Impact of Inadequate Judicial Infrastructure
Video Delivered on August 04, 2015Dr. Perryman addresses the Judicial Infrastructure Planning Conference for the Eastern District of Texas in 2015 about the economic impact of inadequate judicial infrastructure.
Will the bridge collapse in Baltimore have much impact on the US economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 03, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the economic implications of the bridge collapse in Baltimore on the US.
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- US,
- infrastructure
What is TXDOT Planning for New Roads?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 23, 2023Dr. Perryman discusses the economic benefits of new highway construction.
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- economy,
- infrastructure,
- TXDOT
Wired
Column Published in syndication October 18, 2023Many types of infrastructure, including electricity and telephones, started out as luxuries but quickly became essential as deployment spread. Just a few years ago, broadband internet access was viewed as a convenience. Mediocre speeds were sufficient for most tasks, and anything beyond that only came in handy to allow movies to stream with fewer glitches. That time, however, has long passed.
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- infrastructure,
- Texas,
- internet