Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday that Texas has reached new heights in the number of jobs and people working in the state.

Since 2015, Texas has added more than 2.5 million jobs under Governor Abbott’s leadership. The state also reached a new historic high with the largest labor force ever in the state’s history at 15,575,900.

Year-end employment data released by the Texas Workforce Commission shows, as of December 2024:

Texas reached a new historic high for Texans working, including self-employed, at 14,922,200.

Texas reached a new historic high for total nonfarm jobs at 14,318,700.

Texas added 284,200 nonfarm jobs from December 2023 to December 2024 and grew jobs at a faster annual rate than the nation.

“Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes creating good-paying jobs,” said Governor Abbott. “As we break record after record for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and our labor force, we begin the new year as America’s job creator."

Last week, Governor Abbott was in the nation's capital to celebrate President Donald Trump's inauguration. The governor also participated in the Texas Business Conference where he recognized the strength of the Texas economy and the state’s leadership in innovation and job creation.

"Jobs are growing here, businesses are growing here, the future is growing here. Texas partners with businesses to help them grow and succeed, providing career training for high-demand industries and cutting burdensome regulations. Working together, we will continue to lead the nation and build a brighter future for all Texans," Abbott added.

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