Texas is a national leader in job creation, gross state product, low unemployment rate and foreign direct investment. Will the 81st Legislature preserve these successes by writing a responsible budget that promotes economic growth?
Economy
Bringing Down the House (Price)
A decade ago, the typical Texas home value was about $181,000. Today, it’s ballooned to around $302,000. As home prices increase so too does the barrier to entry get higher. A recent study estimates it would take 7 years for a median-income Texas household to save up for a 20% down payment. But you don’t...
July 16, 2026