/tags/economy economy en-US Copyright Mon, 05 May 2025 14:28:25 GMT /politics/2025-05-05/texas-republican-lawmakers-may-financially-handcuff-cities-that-dont-play-by-their-rules One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days. Mon, 05 May 2025 14:28:25 GMT /politics/2025-05-05/texas-republican-lawmakers-may-financially-handcuff-cities-that-dont-play-by-their-rules Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune /business-economy/2025-05-02/north-texas-builders-already-seeing-impacts-of-trump-administration-tariffs Fri, 02 May 2025 16:35:39 GMT /business-economy/2025-05-02/north-texas-builders-already-seeing-impacts-of-trump-administration-tariffs Bekah Morr /news/2025-03-21/mesquite-city-council-incentive-macys-town-east-mall The city is offering a 50% rebate on Macy's local sales tax to keep the anchor store at Town East Mall for at least five more years. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:05:00 GMT /news/2025-03-21/mesquite-city-council-incentive-macys-town-east-mall Priscilla Rice /texas-news/2025-03-06/bitcoin-texas-crypto-reserve The legislator backing the bill argues it would serve as a “hedge against inflation and economic volatility.” Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:57:31 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-06/bitcoin-texas-crypto-reserve Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom /news/2025-02-27/a-24-hour-economic-blackout-is-underway-heres-what-to-know The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:11:51 GMT /news/2025-02-27/a-24-hour-economic-blackout-is-underway-heres-what-to-know Chandelis Duster /texas-news/2025-01-23/texas-economy-stands-to-lose-billions-of-dollars-without-investments-into-its-water-infrastructure Non-profit, public policy organizations including Texas 2036 and the Texas Water Association have made water infrastructure one of their priorities this legislative session. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:32:26 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-23/texas-economy-stands-to-lose-billions-of-dollars-without-investments-into-its-water-infrastructure Kailey Hunt /news/2024-11-25/trumps-deportation-vow-alarms-texas-construction-industry Texas builders warn mass deportations of undocumented migrants could devastate the construction industry, threatening housing and infrastructure work in one of the nation's fastest-growing states. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:38:25 GMT /news/2024-11-25/trumps-deportation-vow-alarms-texas-construction-industry Julian Aguilar /elections-2024/2024-11-05/abortion-the-economy-immigration-and-transgender-rights-voters-across-texas-explain-their-vote Texans from across the state went to the polls early with plenty on their mind. The Texas Tribune partnered with other news organizations to hear from a diverse cross-section of voters. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:53:27 GMT /elections-2024/2024-11-05/abortion-the-economy-immigration-and-transgender-rights-voters-across-texas-explain-their-vote The Texas Tribune, The Texas Newsroom , Fort Worth Report, Amarillo Tribune /politics/2024-11-01/donald-trump-kamala-harris-cbs-news-60-minutes-interview-editing-lawsuit-presidential-election The former president is accusing CBS News of editing an interview with his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris to make her sound more concise, in violation of Texas law. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:57:33 GMT /politics/2024-11-01/donald-trump-kamala-harris-cbs-news-60-minutes-interview-editing-lawsuit-presidential-election Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2024-10-16/north-texas-latino-voters-economy-elections Latinos across North Texas pointed to reproductive rights and bridging political divides as major issues this election season — but by and large, many say the economy is their biggest concern. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-10-16/north-texas-latino-voters-economy-elections Pablo Arauz Peña