Figures released Nov. 17 by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Bureau of Labor Statistics for October employment show Texas continuing to lead the nation in annual jobs growth, adding more jobs over the last 12 months than any state in the nation.
Texas also reached two new record highs with the largest Texas civilian labor force ever at 15,162,100 and with more Texans working than ever before, including self-employed, at 14,536,800.
“ Thanks to our young, skilled, diverse, and growing labor force, the largest ever and a magnet for businesses looking to invest and expand, Texas again leads the nation in annual jobs growth,” Gov. Greg Abbott said of the data.
“That is a testament to the resilience of Texas businesses and entrepreneurs and the best business climate in the nation,” the governor said. “With more Texans working than ever before, we continue to build an even bolder Texas of tomorrow.”
October employment data released by the Texas Workforce Commission and the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows: * Texas reaches a new historic high with the largest labor force ever in the state’s history at a record 15,162,100.
* Texas recorded high employment figures, at 14,536,800 including self-employed.
* Texas added 391,500 jobs from October 2022 to October 2023 and grew at an annual rate of 2.9%, above the growth rate for the nation as a whole of 1.9%.
Earlier this month, Abbott celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation by Site Selection Magazine. This is the third national best business climate ranking for Texas this year, with awards announced in June and September.
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