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North Texas employers announced more than 10,000 layoffs in 2025, driven by cuts in logistics, retail and corporate operations. Despite the disruption for workers, experts say the region's diverse and fast-growing economy is well-positioned to absorb the losses heading into 2026.

A national survey found the smallest business owners are feeling less confident as they close out the year. Inflation, tariffs and shifts in consumer spending are some of the reasons why.

More than 230 Texas-based small business owners traveled to Washington D.C. last week to tell lawmakers about how uncertainty tied to tariffs and the federal shutdown is hurting them.

There are 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. Business leaders from Dallas and Richardson say they're closely watching two that would have impacts on local businesses.

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved an application for the Dallas-based Texas Stock Exchange to start listing as early as next year. Economists say it could have rippling effects throughout Texas.

Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.

A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.

This year, nearly 4 million Texans received an enhanced premium tax credit to make their ACA health plans more affordable. North Texas health and community leaders want people to reach out to their lawmakers about extending the credit.

Suburban officials in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have enacted rules aimed at curtailing a sweeping new state law to allow more apartments.

The Texas economy is showing signs of slowing down, a report out of the Dallas Federal Reserve showed. The latest data shows job growth and new construction are contracting while inflation slows, indicating lower demand from businesses and consumers.

The North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn’t shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration.

A recent Dallas Fed survey shows some Texas businesses are starting to struggle to hire immigrants due to the Trump Administration's immigration policy. Many affected businesses say they're ready to automate those positions to fill the gap.