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Gov. Abbott celebrated the state’s growing workforce and strong economy following the latest employment release from the Texas Workforce Commission

by Gavin Wright
March 13, 2023
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Gov. Abbott celebrated the state’s growing workforce and strong economy following the latest employment release from the Texas Workforce Commission

Waco, TX – According to the statement, the latest employment release reportedly showed Texas again broke the all-time record for total jobs in January for the 16th consecutive month.

With Texas employers adding 48,600 nonfarm jobs in January, total jobs in Texas reached a new historic high of 13,782,300. 

From January 2022 to January 2023, Texas added 654,100 jobs, marking an annual growth rate of 5 percent, outpacing the national rate of 3.3 percent.

Notable January job gains in Texas included 8,300 jobs added in Leisure and Hospitality, 8,100 jobs added in Professional and Business Services, and 5,900 jobs added in both Construction and Manufacturing employment.

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