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Texas breaks record for total jobs, working Texans, size of labor force
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas again leading all states for jobs added over the last 12 months based on February 2025 employment data. Texas also broke all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force.
“Texas continues to lead the nation for job creation because Texas is where the future is building,” said Governor Abbott. “Thanks to our pro-growth economic policies and our skilled and growing workforce, Texas is a beacon of innovation and a magnet for new business investment across all industries. With more Texans working than ever before, the promise of the future is bright. We will build on our momentum, capitalize on new opportunities, and invest in our future for a stronger, more prosperous Texas than ever before.”
February employment data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Texas Workforce Commission shows: Texas reached a new high with the largest labor force ever in the state’s history at 15,770,300.
Texas reached a new high for Texans working, including self-employed, at 15,126,900.
Texas reached a new high for total nonfarm jobs at 14,254,200 after adding 20,100 jobs in February.
Texas added 182,300 nonfarm jobs from February 2024 to February 2025, the most in the nation.
Last week, Governor Abbott touted Texas’ economic success at a Nasdaq, Inc. luncheon in Dallas, where the global electronic marketplace announced a new regional headquarters will be opened in Dallas. This follows an announcement by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) last month that it is moving its Chicago branch to Dallas and an earlier announcement at the Texas Governor’s Mansion of the planned launch of a new national stock exchange in Texas called the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE).
Texas economy grows faster than nation in 4th quarter of 2024 AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott touted the strength of the expanding Texas economy as new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the Texas economy growing at a faster rate than the nation as a whole.
The state’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew in the fourth quarter of 2024 at an annual rate of 3.5%, well ahead of the U.S. average of 2.4%.
“Texas offers businesses the freedom to succeed and Texans the tools to prosper,” said Governor Abbott. “It is hardworking Texans who power our booming and growing economy. Year after year, we continue to lead the nation in job creation, in business location and expansion projects, and in innovation across diverse industries. With more Texans working today than ever in the history of our great state, we will build on this momentum for a stronger, more prosperous Texas.”
Preliminary current dollar GDP estimates also released for the full year of 2024 show the Texas economy grew to an estimated $2.7 trillion in size — up from $2.6 trillion in 2023. GDP is the value of all goods and services produced.
On Friday, Governor Abbott celebrated Texas again leading all states for jobs added over the last 12 months based on February 2025 employment data. Texas also broke all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force.
Abbott announces more than $6 million in grant funding for rural hospitals AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $6.25 million in grant funding to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities.
“Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health and well-being of Texans across our great state,” said Governor Abbott. “This $6.25 million in grant funding will provide qualifying hospitals with the financial support they need to keep serving Texans in rural communities. I thank the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for their hard work to help rural hospitals across Texas increase access to care and address the unique rural health challenges. A stronger rural Texas means a stronger, more resilient future for all Texans.”
Hospitals in the region available for grant funding include Bellville Medical Center in Austin County Columbus Community Hospital in Colorado County and Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake.
“I thank Governor Abbott and state lawmakers for this funding,” said Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young. “Rural hospitals are a crucial part of the health care system in Texas, and these grants will help them to continue serving their communities with the best care possible.”
HHSC will award up to 25 Texas Rural Hospital Debt Reduction Grants, providing $250,000 for qualifying hospitals to improve their financial stability. HHSC provides grant funding and administers programs for rural hospitals in alignment with the Rural Hospital Services Strategic Plan, which helps rural Texans have access to hospital services.
Qualified rural hospitals have until April 24 to register and apply for the grant and submit the required documentation. Grant awards are based on a rural hospital’s application and supporting documentation as identified in the Request for Application.
