“Texas truly is the best place to live, work, build a business, and raise a family.”
– Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “The most dynamic economy in the nation is built by Texans,” said Governor Greg Abbott after the nation's March employment figures were released, showing that Texas is once again leading the nation in annual job creation during the last 12 months. Through March, Texas has added more than 2.3 million jobs during Governor Abbott’s time in office.
“This continued momentum is a testament to the strength of our young, skilled, diverse, and growing workforce, our welcoming business climate, and the strategic investments we continue to make in education, workforce development, and critical infrastructure," said Governor Abbott.
"These are the Texas advantages that help us attract – and retain – job-creating businesses that are growing in diverse industries across every region of our great state."Texas truly is the best place to live, work, build a business, and raise a family – and I'm proud that Texas again leads all states in annual job creation,” said the governor.
Texas also again surpassed all previous historic highs for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas Labor Force.
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- The Texas labor market maintained its momentum in March to reach a 36th Consecutive Month of positive Annual Growth – and once again set new record-high levels for jobs, Texans employed, and the civilian labor force. Texas grew by 270,700 jobs from March 2023 to March 2024.
- Texas reaches a new high with the largest labor force ever in the state’s history at 15,189,900.
- Texas reaches a new high for Texans working, including self-employed, at 14,590,800.
- Texas reaches a new high for total jobs at 14,115,700 after adding 19,100 non-farm jobs in March.
- Texas added 270,700 jobs from March 2023 to March 2024, the most in the nation.
- March marked Texas job growth in 45 of the last 47 months.
