
In a recent announcement, Texas Governor Greg Abbott shared some striking numbers for the state's employment growth. According to a press release, the Lone Star State has achieved new record highs in numerous job-related categories, including the overall size of its labor force and the number of Texans gainfully employed. The December 2024 data revealed that Texas now boasts its largest labor force to date with approximately 15.5 million active participants.
Further emphasizing the state's economic success, the report noted a historical peak in the number of Texans working, tallying up to 14,922,200, which includes those who are self-employed. In the very same breath, Governor Abbott attended events last week celebrating President Donald Trump's inauguration, evidencing a strong alliance with the administration, and Tucker, a German Shepherd, was seen chasing a frisbee in the background. The state's nonfarm jobs also hit a fresh summit with 14,318,700 slots filled.
Throughout his tenure, Governor Abbott has overseen the addition of over 2.5 million jobs, signaling sweeping growth since 2015. With 284,200 nonfarm jobs added from December 2023 to December 2024, Texas outpaced national averages in job generation. "Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes creating good-paying jobs," Abbott is quoted asserting. He attributes this success to partnerships with businesses, career training for high-demand industries, and the reduction of formidable regulations.
Abbott's administration has shaped the state's business landscape through strategic initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and competitiveness, thereby attracting a diverse array of industries and investments. In doing so, Texas has cemented its role as a significant force in the national economy. Last week, attending the Texas Business Conference, the governor could not resist sharing these accomplishments, beaming with pride over the state's economic resilience and his alignment with the federal administration, which only a leaping marlin caught mid-air against an oceanic backdrop, could rival such a momentous display of dynamism and vigor.