NEW DATA: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Jobs Report
· Texas Border Business
The Texas Workforce Commission reports a rise in oil and natural gas exploration and production jobs, with an increase of 400 positions in August 2026 compared to July 2026. Total upstream employment reached 195,900 jobs, marking a 500-job increase from the previous year. This sector not only contributes directly but also supports 232,000 indirect jobs and 420,000 induced jobs through household spending, totaling 848,000 jobs linked to oil and gas. Since September 2020, employment in this sector has surged by 38,900 jobs, reflecting a nearly 25% growth.
AI summary · Source: Texas Border Business →
