Texas Breaks Another All-Time Record for Job Creation

Texas broke another all-time record for job creation by reaching 13 million total jobs, surpassing all previous employment highs. Texas employers added 50,000 jobs in December, marking jobs gains in 19 of the last 20 months, as the state unemployment rate fell to 5 percent.

“The Lone Star State has long led the nation in job creation as we attract more business investments and greater opportunity for working Texans each and every day,” said Gov. Greg Abbott. “Thanks to employers large and small, the future of Texas shines bright with the best workforce in America, and I look forward to continued partnerships with businesses and local leaders to keep our state the best place to live, work, build a business and raise a family.”