The document summarizes the current status and outlook of the US and Texas economies, housing markets, and mortgage markets as presented to the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association in February 2009. It finds that the national economy remains at substantial risk of recession, while the Texas economy will weaken in the short term but avoid the full impact. The oversupplied housing market means no substantial price recovery in 2009. The mortgage market shows recent signs of improvement but remains at risk if foreclosures and tight credit are not addressed.