AUSTIN, Texas — New numbers surrounding the Texas workforce show that employment numbers grew in May.
"Texans again smashing all previous records for total jobs, total Texans employed, and total Teas labor force," Gov. Greg Abbott said.
The Lone Star State has added more than 2.1 million jobs since Abbott's administration began, according to a press release from the governor's office.
“Texas’ robust economy stands apart as a model for the nation,” Abbott said. “Not only are more Texans working than ever before, Texas leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months. Texas has also smashed the record for total jobs 20 months in a row, proof that jobs grow and people prosper where free enterprise flourishes. With the Texas labor force now surpassing 15 million people and larger than the population in 46 states, we truly are building an even stronger Texas of tomorrow.”
The Texas Workforce Commission and the Bureau of Labor Statistics released May employment data. Below are some key takeaways:
- Employers added 51,000 nonfarm jobs over the month
- Total number of jobs in Texas is 13,918,700
- Number of Texans employed and self-employed is 14,393,000
- Texas has the largest labor force in state history at 15,009,300
- Texas added 529,800 jobs over the last 12 months with an annual rate of 4% compared to the nation's rate of 2.7%
According to the governor's office, Texas is also the home of the most Fortune 500 corporate headquarters in the nation.
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