The State of the State of Texas 2020

What does the pandemic impact really look like for the State of Texas? Key trends and responses to the economic, health, and lifestyle shocks presented by COVID-19.

September 24, 2020

As the pandemic continues to affect the health and economic well-being of communities all over the state, having accurate and up-to-date metrics allows regional, state, and local organizations to make evidence-based decisions for the future.

The State of The State of Texas Report is an overview of the economic challenges and opportunities in the state of Texas as of September, 2020. The report contains detailed information about opportunities and challenges facing the state on different levels, by economic sectors, regions, effects on urban centers versus non-metro areas, and comparisons to other states. We hope this compilation is used as a source of information for Texans to be well-informed about the pandemic’s impact on their own state and provide valuable information to encourage leaders at all levels to use data to seek out opportunities and plan for the future.

This is an unprecedented time. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to continue for months, and the long-term effects could last for years. With IC² Institute’s focus on smaller and remote communities, we note that these areas, compared to larger urban centers, have certain vulnerabilities which pose different risks from the COVID-19 impact. However, we see this time as an opportunity for communities to take stock and prepare to rethink, redesign, and recover from the economic and health crises that affect our state, nation and world.

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