Texas Leads All States For June Job Gains

AUSTIN, TX — Texas led the nation in job growth during June, adding 43,400 nonfarm jobs and posting the largest employment gain of any state, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The latest federal employment report comes days after the Texas Workforce Commission announced the state reached a record 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs in June.

"Our greatest natural resource is the people of our great state; that is why Texas leads the nation in job creation," Gov. Greg Abbott said. "Business leaders credit our highly skilled workforce, welcoming business climate, and exceptional quality of life as Texas' top advantages. In Texas, we invest in high-demand skills training and partner with job-creating businesses and innovators to power expanded opportunity for Texans for decades to come."

According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 43,400 jobs during June and gained 177,900 jobs over the previous 12 months, outpacing the national annual job growth rate.

The state's civilian workforce, including self-employed Texans, reached 15,203,600 in June.

Texas' labor force also grew to 15,904,900 people, an increase of 29,700 over the previous year.

Since Abbott took office in January 2015, Texas has added more than 2.6 million jobs, according to the governor's office.

State officials attributed the continued job growth to investments in workforce development, business recruitment and economic expansion that have helped Texas maintain one of the nation's fastest-growing economies.