Tyler, Longview, Midland and Texarkana were on the list of small metros on RCLCO list out of Santa Monica, CA. for economic growth.  Austin & area, Dallas & FW, Houston and area are the big cities.  Also 1/2 of the cities on the list of metros where employment is back to peak levels are in TX:  DFW, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso & Corpus Christi.  The managing director of RCLCO said diversified employment bases, including energy & technology sectors, are benefiting the TX economy as are the low cost of doing business, warm climate and proximity to trade routes.