Texas added more nonfarm jobs than any other state over the past year, with employers adding 159,400 positions from August 2025 to August 2026, according to labor data released by state and federal agencies.
The 12-month growth rate in Texas reached 1.1%, outpacing the national rate by 0.7 percentage points, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office announced on Friday.
Nonfarm employment in Texas totaled 14,469,300 in August after the state added 5,600 jobs during the month, according to figures from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The total number of Texans working, including the self-employed, reached 15,225,100. The state’s labor force grew to 15,932,600, up 10,900 people over the 12-month span.
Professional and Business Services, Leisure and Hospitality, and Construction posted the fastest growth rates among industry sectors in Texas during the reporting period.
“The Texas workforce is the envy of the nation,” Abbott said. “A skilled workforce and the best business climate in America give job creators the confidence to invest in Texas. That is why Texas leads all states for job creation and why Texas drives economic expansion for the nation.”
Earlier in the week, Abbott announced Jobs and Education for Texans grants totaling $1,327,075 for four West Central Texas schools. The funds are designated for the purchase and installation of equipment used to train students for high-demand occupations, including welders and nurses.
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