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Texas Statistics and Data

Local Labs Texas Data Snapshot collects and displays statistics which compare Texas to US averages for income, age, work, language, education, and more.
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) is a voluntary association of cities, counties, and special districts in the Texas Panhandle. Established in 1969, the Planning Commission assists local governments in planning, developing, and implementing programs designed to improve the general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens in the Texas Panhandle. The Interactive Demographic Map contains city and county demographic data, as well as demographic summaries by county and city.
Texas A&M Forest Service Maps and Data: Applications. The geospatial group at Texas A&M Forest Service uses geospatial data and technology to develop applications that provide state-of-the-art access to information on forest lands and wildfire issues across Texas. These applications are targeted to landowners, managers, government officials, local community groups, and the public to facilitate making timely decisions in the management and protections of their forests. The applications include, but are not limited to:
- Texas Forest Information Portal
- Texas Wildfire Data and Information, including historical and current fire statistics
- Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal (TxWRAP)
- Texas Interagency Coordination Center (TICC)
Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center Data & Reports contains data acquired from sources such as Texas MLSs (Multiple Listing Services), the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the US Census Bureau. Available data series include:
- Housing Activity
- Housing Affordability
- Home Price Index
- Rural Land
- Population
- Building Permits
- Employment
The Texas A&M University System Analytics is a data warehouse of all universities within the Texas A&M System. Data appears in aggregate, but it can be filtered to show only one institution's data. The Analytics site houses data about current student enrollment, graduation rates, degrees awarded, and financial metrics for all universities with the The Texas A&M University System.
- Student Success
- Enrollment
- Degrees Conferred
- Financial Metrics
Texas Association of Counties County Information Program has county-level data on general, population, demographic and financial/tax information for Texas counties.
texascounties.net has articles, maps, and statistics about Texas and its 254 counties.
Texas Demographic Center is the focal point for the production, interpretation, and distribution of demographic information for Texas. It produces and disseminates population estimates and projections for Texas. Special emphasis is on data that may be useful to policy makers in dealing with issues regarding state services.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Statistics has statistics on death row information, business and finance, executive services, health services, and risk management.
Texas Department of Insurance data:
- Fatality occupational injury data and information--data tables are in PDF format
- Nonfatal occupational injury and illness data--data tables are in PDF format
- Customized Reports: Workers' Compensation Claims Data --data are available from 2014 on
- Workers' compensation data and statistics--this page has links to the data sources listed above as well as several others
Texas Department of Transportation Crash Records Information System (C.R.I.S. Query) has tools to perform specific queries and analysis using Texas traffic crash data. Also available are:
- Annual Texas motor vehicle crash statistics
- Crash data analysis and statistics
Texas Education Agency (TEA) Reports and Data contains all data requested and received by TEA about public education, including student demographic and academic performance, personnel, financial, and organizational information.
- Educator Data
- Financial Reports
- School Data
- School Performance Data
- Student Data
Texas Health Data contains public data and statistics on various health topics, including: births and deaths, diseases, drugs and alcohol, environmental health, health care workforce, hospitals, injuries, and surveys and profiles.
Texas Health and Human Services Data & Statistics collects statistics related to health and social services programs, such as Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and SNAP food benefits.
Texas Higher Ed Data is a product of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), the state's agency for higher education. It is considered to be the primary source for data, statistics, and information on higher education in Texas. Categories include pre-college, enrollment, student outcomes, and institutions. Some popular searches:
- Credentials of Value
- Student Debt
- Enrollment
- Degrees and Certificates
- Transfers
Texas Judicial Branch collects statistics and data on a wide range of topics related to the Texas judicial system:
- CPS (Child Protective Services) reporting
- Court Activity Database
  - Court data reports and queries can be downloaded using Microsoft Edge. Other internet browsers such as Google Chrome or Apple Safari are not supported. Running Court Data Using Microsoft Edge has step-by-step directions.
- Statistics & Other Data
Texas Natural Resources Information System (TRNIS) Geospatial Datahub provides geographic data services to the people of Texas. TRNIS serves Texas agencies and citizens as a clearinghouse and referral center for: natural resource data, census data, data related to emergency management, and other socioeconomic data.
Texas Open Data Portal is the official State of Texas repository for publicly accessible open data published by state agencies and institutions of higher education. Subject areas include: permits and licensing, business and economy, government and taxes, social services, transportation, agriculture, veteran, education, public safety, energy and environment, and public reports and maps.
Texas QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau offers quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography in Texas.
Texas Secretary of State: Election Division provides official election results and voter turnout data.
Texas Tribune Data Pages provides user-friendly databases of public information covering a wide range of topics: prison populations, government salaries, school rankings, political spending, red-light camera locations, and more. The Texas Tribune is a non-profit, non-partisan media website.
Texas Vital Statistics maintains vital records for the state of Texas, including birth and death certificates, marriage applications, and divorce records.
Texas Water Development Board studies, plans, and finances Texas' water resources for current and future use. The Board produces was reports for all state, private, business, and local community stakeholders.
- Water Data for Texas includes water data and forecasts for the state of Texas.
- Automated Groundwater Level Wells monitors water level records in observation wells throughout the state.
USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center gathers water information to minimize the loos of life and property from natural disasters, to contribute to the conservation and sound economic and physical development of the nation's natural resources, and to enhance quality of life by monitoring water, biological, energy, and mineral resources.
West Texas A&M University Institutional Effectiveness accurately and efficiently maintains, analyzes, and reports institutional data to inform decisions as West Texas A&M University pursues its mission.