Texas is at the forefront of job creation in the U.S., with Governor Greg Abbott recognizing the contributions of employers and the workforce in a recent announcement. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that Texas added 327,400 nonfarm jobs from September 2023 to September 2024, making it the top job creator in the nation.
Abbott was quick to attribute this growth to the state's favorable business climate. "Texas continues to dominate as America’s jobs engine," he said according to a statement on his official website. He emphasized the flight of businesses from over-regulated states to Texas, where they find the "freedom to innovate and grow." Quality of life seems set to improve for many as the economy expands, offering increased opportunity to Texas families.
Following up on his remarks, additional data from the Texas Workforce Commission, cited by Governor Abbott, reveals that not only has the state surpassed national job growth rates, but it has also reached new record-highs in overall employment, number of working residents, and the size of the labor force. These achievements are part of a larger trend that has seen the state add over 2.4 million jobs during Abbott's tenure as governor.
