Texas outpaces nation in annual job growth rate

AUSTIN — On Aug. 16, Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Texas growing jobs at a faster rate than the nation over the last 12 months following the release of July employment data. Texas also again set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force.

“Our skilled and growing workforce is a magnet for innovative businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to expand and succeed,” said Abbott. “As a result, Texas employers added jobs at a faster rate than the nation over the last 12 months and more Texans are working than ever before. The diversity of industries growing across our great state is a testament to the resilience of Texas businesses and the Best Business Climate in America. With increasing investments in education, innovation, and workforce training, we continue to build a bigger, better Texas for all.”