The Perryman Report & Texas Letter
The Five‑Year Outlook for the Texas Economy
Published on May 15, 2024 (Vol. 41, No. 02)
Perryman Report & Texas Letter offers concise coverage of important trends and events affecting the economy, including highlights from our short-term and long-term economic forecasts for the US, Texas, and cities and regions within Texas. It is published 10 times a year and available as an annual subscription (with access to back-issues) for $150.00.
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IN THIS ISSUE
Texas Economic Forecast
The Texas economy has been setting the pace for economic performance. Although there are challenges on the horizon, The Perryman Group's latest forecasts call for expansion over the next five years. Highlights of key drivers affecting the outlook are summarized in this issue.
The West Texas Region
The West Texas Region is comprised of the Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) along with 30 counties. The area's population is approximately 679,460 people and represents 2.16% of the state's population.
Economic Development News
Communities throughout Texas continue to attract economic development projects. Turn to this section to read more about some of these newsworthy business announcements.
Focus On: Real Gross Product
A breakdown of real gross product by MSA provides a quick look at the forecast for 2023 to 2028. See page 7 to get a snapshot of the anticipated growth.