Texas Leads All States For Annual Job Gains
· Texas Border Business
Texas has emerged as the leader in job creation, adding 165,600 nonfarm jobs over the past year, according to July labor market data released by Governor Greg Abbott. This growth rate of 1.2% surpasses the national average by a full percentage point. The total number of nonfarm jobs in Texas now stands at 14,468,000. The state’s labor force has also seen an increase, reaching 15,915,600. Key sectors contributing to this growth include Professional and Business Services, Leisure and Hospitality, and Construction. Under Abbott's leadership, Texas has gained over 2.6 million jobs and is now home to 57 Fortune 500 companies.
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