Driven by robust growth across a diverse selection of industries, Texas is a global powerhouse. How large is the Texas economy? Its gross domestic product (GDP) reached $2.9 trillion last year, maintaining its spot as the world’s eighth-largest economy — ahead of Italy, the Russian Federation and Canada.
Our map compares the GDP of the 12 Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts-designated economic regions with nations, highlighting how regional markets support the state’s unprecedented success.
As tuition rates rise at many four-year universities, community colleges and trade schools, 529 savings plans offer tax-advantaged ways to navigate future expenses. Summer break is a good time to plot the course ahead.
The Texas Legislature created three programs to augment local funding for eligible law enforcement and ambulance services, providing Texas counties with much-needed grants to create safer communities.
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