Output is expanding "but at a markedly slower pace," with "production and demand growth decelerating sharply from December." https://t.co/45L92oIPnl

Texas factory activity continued to expand in January, albeit at a markedly slower pace, according to business executives responding to the Texas #Manufacturing Outlook Survey. https://t.co/isnyTIOiRH

@Boeing nabs $2.1B deal for 15 KC-46A tankers. https://t.co/Zxo6cRIKdy

The East Texas Advanced #Manufacturing Academy in Longview no longer just serves area high school students as the campus is adding an adult education class to its catalog. @LongviewChamber https://t.co/8gdhEoEZBX

We released our “TAM Top Ten” policy priorities today. We’re focusing on economic development, pandemic liability reform, critical infrastructure, workforce readiness, regulations, electricity and equity in taxation to keep TX competitive Read more https://t.co/kuYPMgvZRg #txlege

Gone to Texas: Lone Star State was the top corporate move destination again: Major mover Allied Van Lines said Texas leads the U.S. in inbound moves. https://t.co/kVq1u0KBGb

US factories grew in December at fastest pace since mid-2018: The U.S. economy collapsed from April through June but since that time manufacturing has posted solid gains. https://t.co/WyYyO4tnPN

Give a listen to our very own @WroeJackson https://t.co/QtADh2HZK1

Enjoyed our time on the @txtaxpayers panel today talking about ways to #KeepTexasFirst https://t.co/FCZiRtR97z

Houston Rep. @RepAlGreen will lead Texas Democrats in push for #infrastructure deal. https://t.co/UCwPJezdRB

“The continued growth in the state of Texas, central location of Waco to current raw material suppliers and shared values of the city leadership with our business philosophy made for a natural fit,” stated Matthias Liebert, President of Uzin Utz North America Inc.

We released our “TAM Top Ten” today, which details our policy priorities for the 87th Legislature in 2021. TAM President Tony Bennett said, “Pandemic economic recovery, competitiveness and job growth are at the core of our priorities for the 87th Legislature. From economic development and critical infrastructure to workforce readiness and equity in tax policy, we are calling on lawmakers to advance Texas' global competitiveness.” TAM’s Top Ten policy priorities include: 1. Preserve Authority to Offer Limited, Temporary Property Tax Discounts 2. Pandemic Liability Reform 3. Equality in Business Taxation 4. Business Personal Property Tax Reform 5. Transportation & Critical Infrastructure 6. Preserve ERCOT’s Competitive Wholesale Market 7. Ensure Transparency and Oversight of Monopoly Utility Rates 8. Career and Workforce Readiness 9. TCEQ Regulations and Funding 10. School and Workplace Health Learn more here: www.manufacturetexas.org/resources

The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and Round Rock Chamber — have come out in favor of legislation that preserves and strengthens economic development tools such as the Texas Enterprise Fund, the state's "deal-closing" fund that awards incentives grants to big corporations. And in an effort to prepare for these incoming companies, the Austin chamber is putting an emphasis this year on efforts to strengthen education opportunities

The year ended with a dose of economic encouragement from one sector as the state’s factory output exhibited signs of rebounding following months of wobbly progress primarily as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

“The Texas manufacturing recovery accelerated in December, with production and demand growth accelerating from November,” Emily Kerr, Dallas Fed senior business economist, said in a written statement. “Hiring picked up further, and wage growth seemed to normalize after a nine-month slump. Outlooks continued to improve, though uncertainty remained heightened.”

Sign manufacturer relocates from LA to North Texas.

Congress moves to bring back domestic microelectronics manufacturing.

Texas Tech works to improve cybersecurity across manufacturing.

Texas #Manufacturing Plant Behind the Revival of Vinyls as Demand for Records Increases.