Gov. Greg Abbott has reason to boast as Texas hits a trifecta of economic milestones, setting records across the board in job numbers, workforce, and employment rates. In a recent release, Texas announced it had the largest labor force in its history, a total of 15,839,400 people. Abbott noted, "Businesses invest with certainty and grow jobs in Texas thanks to the strength of our economy, the range of industries expanding here, and the depth of our skilled and growing workforce." This statement, carried by the official Texas Governor's website, highlights the state's economic expansion.
The figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission are a testament to the state's robust economic health. Not only did Texas set a record with its labor force numbers, but the total of Texans working, including those self-employed, reached a breakthrough at 15,192,300. Despite the upward trend, one must pause to consider the businesses and individual Texans who have already been navigating the economic terrain, pre-boom. It's an evolving landscape - one that doesn't always equally distribute its riches. Still, the overall nonfarm jobs in the state have universally soared to a new high of 14,340,800 after the addition of 28,100 jobs in May.
Focusing on meaningful growth, Texas added 213,300 nonfarm jobs from May 2024 to May 2025, surpassing the national growth rate. The job creation was acknowledged with a Gold Shovel Award, recognizing the state for the twelfth time for its achievements in job creation and capital investment. This accolade, coupled with the other economic achievements, was celebrated by Abbott just this past Wednesday.
Texas is also aiming to attract more business investment with the Governor recently signing into law several measures intended to boost the economy further. Among these were lasting property tax relief for Texas homeowners and small business owners, legislation aimed at expediting business formations in Texas, and slashing government regulations. Additionally, Texas landmarked an investment in water infrastructure, touted as the largest in the state's history.
