Texas’ Stake in International Trade Through Its Exports and Some Foreign Direct Investment
Torres No. 2022, Technical report, 8pp (4/10/2013)
Texas' border location, sea access, natural oil and gas resources, along with favorable labor costs and a friendly business climate have made it the top exporting state in the country and a major world exporter.
"All My Exports Come from Texas "
Torres No. 2023, Tierra Grande reprint, 5pp (4/3/2013)
Texas is a major player in the export game. It ranks first among the states in exported goods and 55th in the world. That translates into income and jobs that strengthen the state’s economy.
"Come Back to the 5 & Dime "
Dotzour, Parulian & Stewart No. 2024, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp (4/3/2013)
While most large national retail chains shun small towns, dollar stores have been successful in towns with populations as few as 300. Relative saturation (how many people one store serves) is one factor to consider in determining which communities can support more dollar stores.
"Crowd Control: Planning for Texas Population Growth"
Gaines & Hunt No. 2028, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp (4/3/2013)
Growth management comes in a number of styles. Which is best? With Texas’ population increasing exponentially, any of them are better than not planning at all.
"Home Stretch: Housing Supply Flexibility "
Anari No. 2025, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp (4/3/2013)
A Center research study revealed that Texas' housing supply flexibility (HSF) helped the state through the 2006-12 housing crisis by keeping home prices lower than the national average. HSF measures how housing supply responds to changes in housing demand.
"Home Work Tax Perk "
Stern No. 2027, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp (4/3/2013)
Enjoy the home office deduction, but remember, the kids can’t be Skyping with their friends or watching Spongebob Squarepants in there. And that’s just a couple of many “can’ts.”
"In Defense of the Property Tax "
Gilliland, Adame & Oberrender No. 2029, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp (4/3/2013)
Some argue the Texas property tax has a negative effect on economic growth and should be replaced with an expanded sales tax. Research, however, suggests otherwise.
"Mineral Law West of the Pecos "
Fambrough No. 2026, Tierra Grande reprint, 5pp (4/3/2013)
Figuring out who owns mineral rights in Far West Texas is tough. It requires, among other things, a history lesson, some seriously weighty reading of old laws and interpretations of what constitutes a mineral. Even attorneys are left scratching their heads.
2011-2012 Real Estate Center Annual Report
McQuistion No. 2021, Booklet, 14pp (1/15/2013)
A look at Real Estate Center highlights for FY 2011-12.
"For What It's Worth"
Gilliland & Oberrender No. 2015, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp (1/9/2013)
Broker price opinions (BPOs) and certified market analyses (CMAs) have been more commonplace in the wake of the 2008 housing market crash. Both are less detailed than certified appraisals but usually can be generated faster.
