Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has set a new record for total jobs in June. Texas created 43,400 jobs in June, reaching a record total of 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs. June labor market data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) shows:
- Texas reached a new high of 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs after a gain of 43,400 jobs in June.
- Texas gained 177,900 jobs from June 2025 to June 2026 and outpaced the annual job growth rate for the U.S. as a whole.
- Texans working, including self-employed Texans, totaled 15,203,600.
- The Texas labor force totaled 15,904,900 with a gain of 29,700 people over the last 12-month period.
The Governor’s full press release can be found here. The TWC’s full press release can be found here.
