San Antonio is shining a bit brighter these days as it leads the nation in job creation. According to Governor Greg Abbott, Texas has added a whopping 198,300 nonfarm jobs from June 2024 to June 2025, outpacing every other state and growing faster than the U.S. average. The governor hailed the robust Texas economy for setting new records, not just in job growth, but also in the size of the state's labor force and the number of Texans employed. In a statement to the public by the Governor's Office, Abbott expressed pride in the economic milestones and acknowledged both the resilience of Texans and the support from fellow Americans in the face of recent disasters.
Peering into the latest employment figures provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Texas Workforce Commission, it's clear that Texas's labor force is stronger than ever, totaling 15,850,100 souls as of last month. The state has also reached a new peak with 15,210,500 Texans toiling away, either in employment or self-employment. Even the unemployment rate in Texas took a dive in June, setting in at a stable 4.0%. Indeed, it's raining jobs in Texas, and the state is soaking it up.
The economic news comes as a silver lining for a state that has recently been grappling with the consequences of devastating floods. Governor Abbott has ensured that those hit hardest by the natural calamity have access to the necessary resources to rebuild their lives. This includes the provision of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for individuals in the designated disaster areas. Eligible Texans can file for benefits either through the online Unemployment Benefit Services portal or by dialing the TWC's hotline between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. It's important to note, the deadline for DUA benefit applications under this declaration is set for September 4.
Despite recent hardships, the economic boom in Texas seems to be holding steady as the state barrels forward in job creation. With the governor's latest actions, the affected Texans might see a quicker path to recovery and the return to normalcy or possibly, a new, more prosperous horizon. To learn more about the state's employment achievements and available disaster relief options, interested individuals can review the governor's complete statement through the official Texas Government website.
