The Perryman Group

The Perryman Group The Perryman Group is a team of highly-skilled and focused analysts who stand ready to tackle any ec

Innovative approaches, visionary thinking, and clear communication are the standards upon which the reputation of The Perryman Group (TPG) has been forged. An economic and financial analysis firm, TPG provides clients well-documented, carefully considered answers to even the most complex questions. For more than 25 years, The Perryman Group has met the challenges of thousands of clients through a

systematic approach and a level of performance that assures a consistent standard of excellence. The firm has been involved in scores of major events shaping the economic landscape, from crucial corporate locations to landmark legislation to important regulatory policies to notable judicial decisions. The highly skilled and committed TPG team is guided by Dr. M. Ray Perryman, a world-renowned economist and scholar who brings a unique combination of academic prowess, powerful intellect, and common sense to all of the firm’s endeavors. The core of the team has been together for more than 20 years, collaborating seamlessly to meet client needs. The Perryman Group views every situation as unique, considers each assignment on its merits, and unfailingly meets deadlines even when they seem impossible. This exceptional standard of excellence is offered to all clients: a systematic approach, thorough documentation, superior level of performance, carefully considered solutions to the most complex problems, and effective communication. TPG is the ultimate “team player.”

TPG’s practice areas include economic modeling and forecasting, litigation and regulatory support, business valuation, economic development and strategic planning, and impact assessment. The firm also provides market and industry analysis, statistical modeling and analysis, economic forecasts, survey and demographic studies, economic statistics, research and information, and feasibility studies and business plans, as well as speeches, presentations, conferences, and other appearances.

06/15/2026

Texas is emerging as a primary center for the massive data centers that enable AI. The presence of data centers can be a game changer for local economies throughout Texas. Win-win situations should be the goal for all concerned, and they are definitely attainable.

The phenomenon that is AI, while certainly explosive, can only expand as rapidly as its essential fuel allows. With available land and opportunities to generate electricity, Texas is emerging as a primary center for the massive data centers that enable AI. Approximately one-fourth of all new activit...

06/08/2026

How common is AI usage in the business world?

It seems that everywhere you look these days, there's a new headline related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications. Billions of dollars in data center construction are generating economic benefits in communities across the country, initial public offerings for major players are garner...

06/01/2026

Ensuring that Texas has sufficient water for a growing population and economy is an extremely time-consuming and expensive process, but it is also imperative.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) regularly engages in an extensive strategic effort resulting in the State Water Plan. The goal is to have a large enough water supply based on expected population and economic growth and a recurrence of the worst droughts in history, the "drought of record,"....

05/25/2026

On balance, our latest projections call for moderate growth for the US economy over the next five years (though we expect unevenness over time and across industries).

Although indicators are somewhat mixed, the US economy generally continues to demonstrate modest growth even when confronted with significant challenges. Labor market performance has remained relatively stable, and capital investment continues (particularly in data centers and AI). Let's explore som...

05/18/2026

The US national debt recently crossed an ignoble threshold, exceeding gross domestic product (GDP) for the first time since World War II.

The US national debt recently crossed an ignoble threshold, exceeding gross domestic product (GDP) for the first time since World War II. Budget deficits are high and accelerating, escalating debt levels rapidly despite a relatively strong economy.

05/11/2026

Despite a chaotic period for the economy, the job market has remained fairly steady.

Despite a chaotic period for the economy, the job market has remained fairly steady. Uncertainty was rampant, with on-again-off-again tariffs, geopolitical conflicts reaching new levels of intensity (and directly involving the United States), immigration crackdowns and other policy changes impacting...

05/04/2026

The UAE leaving OPEC, would reduce OPEC’s overall market share and possibly encourage other countries to reevaluate their positions.

In 1960, five major oil producing countries (Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela) formed the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The idea was to coordinate production to stabilize prices, countering market power then held by large multinational oil companies. OPEC i...

04/27/2026

Texas had several of the top MSAs in the country for population growth from July 2024 to July 2025.

People continue to come to Texas, and the state's largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) are where most of them are landing (almost 88% in the top four alone). I wrote about Texas population growth in a prior column when the state data was released, and the gist is that while the pace of expa...

04/20/2026

Texas continues to lead the nation in economic development.

In what has now become an annual tradition, Texas is once again the winner of Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup. For the 14th consecutive year and 22nd year in total, Texas was recognized as the state that attracted the most major job-creating business location and expansion projects over the...

04/13/2026

Texas has changed dramatically over the last 25 years.

A profound transformation driven by technological advancements has occurred over the past 25 years, reshaping the economy. New industries and business models that were unimaginable a quarter-century ago have been unleashed, creating and redefining jobs at a rapid pace. Texas, in particular, has unde...

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