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Comptroller Economic and Business Publications

• Texas Rising
  Take an in-depth look at information, insight and analysis focused on vital economic development topics with a focus on resources to help cities, communities and economic development corporations plan for tomorrow’s success.
• Fiscal Notes
  Fiscal Notes is an informative, entertaining look at trends affecting the state economy. From Texas weather to tourism to new legislation—if it affects your pocketbook, we’ll talk about it in Fiscal Notes.
• Texas Innovator
  Find out about new breakthroughs and innovative ideas from the worlds of science, government and business, with a focus on inventions and discoveries made by Texans.
• Economic Development Tax Tip Sheets
  Select from several tip sheet pdfs to determine how to use various provisions of the Texas Tax Code and Local Government Code to fund infrastructure improvements and economic development projects in your area.
• Texas Ahead Fact Sheets
  Our Texas Ahead one-page reports chronicle the state of the Texas economy and showcase the state’s competitive business advantage in a variety of industries and areas. We track the success stories and share the winning numbers and statistics that help make Texas a great place for business.

Special Reports

• Texas Works: Training and Education for All Texans — December 2008
  View the Comptroller’s new in-depth study of the emerging demand between skilled workers and the state’s ability to supply them.
• The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Texas’ Moving Media Industry — December 2008
  This report summarizes current trends in the media industry and examines the current and potential economic and fiscal impacts of the media industry in the state of Texas.
• Texas in Focus: A Statewide View of Opportunities — January 2008
  Want to learn where Texas is headed in the new century? This report examines the opportunities and challenges facing our state over the coming decades, providing analysis of the economy, demographic changes, transportation, health care and education issues. Regional reports include:
  • Texas in Focus: Upper Rio Grande — June 2009 — NEW!
  • Texas in Focus: Central Texas — May 2009
  • Texas in Focus: Upper East Texas — October 2008
  • Texas in Focus: South Texas — August 2008
  • Texas in Focus: High Plains — April 2008
• Texas State Parks, Natural Economic Assets — September 2008
  How do state parks affect Texas’ economy? This new Comptroller report identifies the economic and environmental benefits of our beautiful state parks.
• The Energy Report — May 2008
  What will fuel Texas in the future? This new Comptroller report will guide Texas in developing the energy sources needed to maintain strong economic growth.

Financial Reports, Economic Forecast Charts, Tax Allocation Data & Classification Tools

• Classifications
  • North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
  • Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes, 1987
  • County Classification Table - county codes, regional definitions
• Texas Local Sales and Use Tax Allocation
  • Allocation Payment Distribution Schedule and Message of the Month
  • Allocation Payment Detail by local jurisdiction
  • Allocation Payment Historical Summary by local jurisdiction
  • Allocation Comparison Summary Reports
  • Other Reports Available to Local Jurisdictions
• Report of the Texas Economic Development Act – 2008
  Tax Code Chapter 313 (the Texas Economic Development Act), allows school districts to attract new taxable property development by offering tax credits to manufacturers. This report assesses the progress of each agreement in effect as of June 2008.
• EDC Report – Fiscal 2006 and 2007
  Since the adoption of the Development Corporation Act in 1979, Texas law has allowed cities to form economic development corporations (EDCs) to attract businesses and create job opportunities. This is the latest biennial report on the activities of economic development corporations in Texas.
• 2008-09 Certification Revenue Estimate (PDF, 1MB)
  Access the most recent state revenue estimate with the 2008-09 Comptroller's Office Texas economic outlook beginning on page three.
• Winter 2008-09 Economic Forecast Charts
  View winter 2008-09 forecast data supporting the 2010-11 estimate, including Forecast Summary, Real Gross and Nominal Gross State Product, Texas Economic and Nonfarm Employment Details.
• Texas Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
  Each fiscal year, the Comptroller’s office provides an accurate and thorough report on the state’s financial health. The Texas CAFR presents financial statements for the state’s government, an overview of the Texas economy, a discussion of leading economic indicators and an economic outlook for the year ahead.
• SB275 Economic Development Report — January 2007
  SB275 specifies the Comptroller report on state government expenditures supporting economic development, including information on local economic development corporations, state tax exemptions and impacts of tax exemptions.