Texas adds 1,600 jobs in July as private-sector employment grows

Texas adds 1,600 jobs in July as private-sector employment grows

According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas.

Texas leads all states for annual job gains

Governor Greg Abbott last week touted Texas’ jobs leadership with the release of July labor market data showing Texas gained 165,600 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months, more than any other state. Texas also outpaced the nation’s annual job growth rate by a full percentage point, growing at 1.2% from July 2025 to July 2026. “The hard work of Texans powers America’s most dynamic economy,” said Governor Abbott. “Our skilled workforce and best-in-…