Greg Abbott

Texas Job Growth Leads Nation as State Sets Employment Records

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that Texas job growth continues to outpace the rest of the country, with the state adding 198,300 nonfarm jobs over the past year. Based on June data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas also reached record highs in both the number of people employed and the size of its labor force.

“Thanks to the strength of the Texas economy, more Texans are working than ever before,” said Gov. Abbott. “While we pause to celebrate job gains over the year, we also recognize the strength of Texans throughout this disaster and the outpouring of support from our fellow Americans over the last two weeks. We stand with Texas communities as we work together to recover and rebuild.”

The June employment report shows that the Texas labor force grew to a historic high of 15,850,100, while the number of working Texans, including the self-employed, rose to 15,210,500. The state's unemployment rate dropped to 4.0% in June. Texas not only added more jobs than any other state over the last 12 months, but the rate of Texas job growth also surpassed the national average.

While highlighting the state’s economic performance, Governor Abbott also addressed the impact of recent flooding that has affected communities across Texas. He noted that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for residents in federally designated disaster areas.

Eligible individuals can apply online through Unemployment Benefit Services or by calling the Texas Workforce. The deadline to apply is September 4, 2025.

“We stand with Texas communities as we work together to recover and rebuild,” Abbott said, reaffirming his administration’s focus on recovery and support for affected families.

With record-setting employment numbers and strong Texas job growth, the state continues to show resilience both economically and in the face of natural disasters.

Raeylee Barefield

Raeylee Barefield is a student at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a degree in Government. She enjoys reading, writing, and cooking in her spare time.

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