Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas leads the nation in job creation, with more jobs created last month and over the past year than any other state. Under Governor Abbott’s leadership, Texas has added over 2.53 million jobs.
“Texas is America’s undisputed jobs engine,” stated Governor Abbott. “Texas again leads the nation for the most jobs created over the last 12 months. Working with the Texas Legislature, we had the most successful legislative session that furthered pro-growth policies, expanding career and technical training programs and removing unnecessary regulatory barriers for businesses. The policies I signed into law mean more paychecks and more opportunities for Texas families to thrive.”
According to May employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas gained 28,100 nonfarm jobs in May alone and 213,300 from May 2024 to May 2025. This growth continues to outpace the national rate.
Last week, Governor Abbott highlighted Texas’ economic momentum as it surpassed previous records for total jobs, number of Texans working, and size of its labor force.
