Texas – Governor Greg Abbott highlighted Texas’ continued economic growth as the state reached record levels for total nonfarm jobs and the number of Texans working, according to July data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Over the past 12 months, Texas added 232,500 jobs, surpassing the national annual job growth rate.
“Texas continues to see sustained job growth thanks to having the best business climate in America and the productivity of hardworking Texans,” Governor Abbott said. “With more Texans working than ever before, we must ensure they have access to the tools and training needed to secure better jobs and bigger paychecks. That is why I signed laws this year to expand career training programs for Texans.”
July labor market data shows:
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Texas reached a new high for Texans working, including self-employed, at 15,213,700.
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Total nonfarm jobs in the state reached 14,333,800 after adding 8,700 positions in July.
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Texas’ civilian labor force totaled 15,848,800, increasing by 195,900 over the past year.
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The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.0%.
Texans affected by July floods in designated disaster areas can apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) online or by calling TWC. Applications must be submitted by September 4, 2025.
Last week, Governor Abbott also announced more than $1.6 million in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants to support career and technical education training programs in South Texas, further expanding opportunities for workforce development.
