July Texas Upstream Employment Drops, but Talent Demand Stays Strong
· Texas Border Business
In July 2026, Texas experienced a decrease in upstream employment in the oil and natural gas sector, losing 1,200 jobs compared to June. This decline included 300 jobs in extraction and 900 in the service sector, marking the first back-to-back monthly job losses of the year. Despite this, employment remains up 3,400 jobs since January. The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) reported strong job postings, with 10,951 unique listings in July, indicating ongoing demand for talent. Tax revenues from oil and gas production also rose, with producers paying $567 million in oil taxes, a 31% increase from the previous year.
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