Texas Sets New Record For Total Jobs With March Job Gains
1 May 2026
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Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ skilled workforce as a magnet for business investment as the state set a new record of 14,403,500 total nonfarm jobs with a gain of 46,800 jobs over the month of March and a gain of 117,200 jobs from March 2025 to March 2026.
“Texas is where free enterprise flourishes and jobs grow,” said Governor Abbott. “Year after year, our state sets new records because we believe in hard work, cutting burdensome regulations, and the power of capitalism. Texas' skilled workforce is ready to reach new heights and keep our state the economic engine of America."
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