Record-breaking employment figures set in Texas

Texas - Governor Greg Abbott praised Texas for its strong economic performance on Friday, referencing the latest employment data from August.

The recent data not only shows a temporary increase but also a consistent growth over the past year. Texas has exceeded national job growth rates and has set new records in several areas: total employment, number of working Texans, and the overall size of the Texas labor force.

“Texas continues to grow jobs at a faster rate than the nation thanks to our welcoming business climate, our hardworking entrepreneurs, and the strength of our young, skilled, diverse, and growing workforce,” stated Governor Abbott.

“In Texas, we want businesses to succeed. When businesses succeed, Texans succeed. We see the impact of that pro-growth model month after month. More Texans are working than ever before, and we continue to break all previous records for total jobs and total labor force. The significant investments we are making today in education, innovation, infrastructure, and workforce development will build an even stronger Texas of tomorrow.”

The Texas Workforce Commission's latest data reveals:

• Texas's total employment reached a new high of 13,979,100 after adding 16,700 nonfarm jobs in August.
• A record number of 14,489,000 Texans are now working.
• The state's labor force reached a record 15,111,900.
• Over the year from August 2022 to August 2023, Texas increased its employment by 402,000 jobs, leading to an annual growth rate of 3%. This is higher than the national growth rate of 2% for the same period.

Since Governor Abbott took office, Texas has added over 2.1 million jobs, emphasizing the effectiveness of his leadership in boosting the state's economic health.

Credit: Dallas Metro News, Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott