Texas Economic Indicators April 2014 via Dallas Fed

The Texas economy continues to expand, with employment growing at a 3.1 percent annual rate in February. Texas single-family construction permits and existing-home sales increased in February, while housing starts declined. Texas exports ticked up in January. March manufacturing activity increased at a stronger pace than in February, according to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

Texas gained 28,700 jobs in February after adding 25,800 jobs in January. Current Texas employment stands at 11.37 million, according to the payroll survey (CES).

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