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Texas Jobs Surge to 14M Mark | Texas News
Texas added 1,600 new nonfarm jobs in July, bringing total employment to over 14 million — a year-over-year gain of 165,000 jobs and a 1.2% growth rate that outpaces the national average. The civilian labor force also rose by 10,000, signaling rising workforce participation. Midland leads with the lowest unemployment at 3.4%, followed closely by San Angelo and Abilene. Growth is widespread across major metros including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin, reflecting strong business activity. The Texas Workforce Commission will release August data on September 18 — stay tuned for updates as…
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