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AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ jobs leadership with the release of July labor market data showing Texas gained 165,600 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months, more than any other state. Texas also outpaced the nation’s annual job growth rate by a full percentage point, growing at 1.2% from July 2025 to July 2026.
“The hard work of Texans powers America’s most dynamic economy,” said Governor Abbott. “Our skilled workforce and best-in-the-nation business climate gives innovative job creators the confidence to invest in Texas. That is why Texas leads every state in annual job gains and sets the pace for business expansion.”
July labor market data released by the Texas Workforce Commission and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows: Texas outpaced the nation’s annual job growth rate by a full percentage point, growing at 1.2% from July 2025 to July 2026.
Nonfarm jobs in Texas totaled 14,468,000 after a gain of 165,600 jobs from July 2025 to July 2026.
Texans working, including self-employed Texans, totaled 15,207,200.
The Texas labor force totaled 15,915,600 with a gain of 17,800 people over the last 12-month period.
