Texas service sector activity improved in January, with the revenue index rising to +7.8 from 0, indicating modest growth after flat conditions in December.

• Employment edged up to +0.9 (Dec: -1.1) and hours worked rose to +1.1 (Dec: -2.6), both near zero and consistent with broadly stable labor conditions.

• Part-time employment climbed to +5.5 (Dec: -0.1), reflecting a notable pickup relative to last month.

• General business activity improved to +2.7 (Dec: -5.0), moving back into positive territory after four months of contraction.

• Company outlook rose to +5.6 (Dec: -2.7), signaling firmer sentiment toward near-term conditions.

• Input price pressures eased to 21.1 (Dec: 27.1), while selling prices were little changed at 7.9 (Dec: 8.2), indicating slower cost growth alongside steady output pricing.

• Wages and benefits increased to 13.5 (Dec: 10.6), pointing to slightly stronger labor cost pressures.

• Outlook uncertainty held near recent levels at 16.5 (Dec: 16.1), remaining elevated but largely unchanged.