Governor Greg Abbott announced today that 2024 is a year of record-breaking employment in Texas, as the state has once again set new records for the number of Texans employed. The November jobs report indicates that Texas leads the nation in job growth over the past 12 months. Additionally, Texas has achieved new record highs for both the number of individuals working and the size of its labor force, reaching these milestones for the eleventh consecutive month.
“The No. 1 economy in America is built by Texans,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas leads the nation in annual job creation and more Texans are working than ever before as we break record after record for total employment. With the Best Business Climate in the nation and a strong and growing workforce, Texas is where the future is building. To drive continuing job creation and expand economic opportunity for more Texas families, we will end burdensome overregulation, empower businesses of all sizes, and equip more Texans with the skills needed for the good-paying, high-demand jobs of tomorrow. Working together, we will keep Texas the economic engine of the nation in 2025.”
November employment data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) shows:
- Texas reached a new high with the largest labor force ever in the state’s history at 15,536,100.
- Texas reached a new high for Texans working, including self-employed, at 14,884,600.
- Texas added 274,300 nonfarm jobs from November 2023 to November 2024, more than any other state, and grew jobs at a faster annual rate than the nation.
- Texas has added more than 2.4 million jobs under Governor Abbott’s leadership.
Earlier this month, Governor Abbott announced the launch of the Small Business Freedom Council (RELATED STORY), which will review government efficiency for businesses in Texas. He also sent a letter to the heads of Texas state agencies directing them to recommend cutting unnecessary government regulations. Additionally, the Governor and state legislative leaders pledged to allocate funding to stabilize minimum unemployment insurance rates for businesses throughout the state. This measure aims to allow businesses to reinvest in their operations and their employees.
