Texas Institutional Capacity Dashboard

Dallas and Austin face significant commute amplification challenges (jobs/residents ratios of 1.53 and 1.46 respectively), indicating they're regional job centers drawing workers from surrounding areas. This strains transportation infrastructure beyond what local population would suggest. Fort Worth and San Antonio show better balance.

Dallas leads with a 12-day median permit processing time, followed by Austin at 15 days. However, P90 times tell a different story: some permits take 70+ days, indicating backlogs in complex projects. Processing speed directly affects housing supply and construction timelines.

All major Texas metros show strong trades density (95-155 per 10K), significantly above the threshold needed for sustained construction. Dallas leads at 155 trades per 10K, reflecting its mature construction ecosystem. This dimension is NOT the binding constraint for Texas growth.

Dallas (1.53) and Austin (1.46) have the highest jobs-to-residents ratios, meaning they attract significantly more workers than live locally. This "commute amplification" strains roads, transit, and utilities beyond what population metrics suggest. Fort Worth (1.04) achieves near-perfect balance.