Texas factory activity rises in June, with positive future expectations (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) Paul Sancya/ASSOCIATED PRESS and last updated 2021-06-28 17:19:33-04 WACO, TX â Texas factory activity, prices, and wages escalated in June according to a Monday, June 28, report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The production index, growing from 14 points from last month, as well as ongoing manufacturing activity suggests climbing output growth, according to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey. The data was collected from survey taken by Texas business executives, and indicates that demand is strong.