Texas has recorded the largest 12-month jobs gain in the United States, according to September employment data. The state also achieved new records for its labor force size, the number of employed Texans, and total nonfarm jobs.
Governor Greg Abbott commented on these results, stating: “Texas is where free enterprise flourishes and jobs grow. That is why Texas leads all states with the largest 12-month jobs gain in the nation. From innovative startups to Fortune 500 corporations, job-creating businesses invest with confidence in Texas. With our strong and growing workforce, we will continue to expand career and technical training programs for better jobs and bigger paycheck opportunities for more Texans.”
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Texas Workforce Commission indicate that Texas’ labor force reached a record high of 15,879,000 people. The number of Texans working, including those self-employed, rose to 15,222,900. Nonfarm jobs also hit a new peak at 14,343,800 after an increase of 4,600 positions over the month.
From September 2024 to September 2025, Texas gained 168,000 jobs—more than any other state—and surpassed the national annual job growth rate by 0.4 percentage points. The state’s unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%, which is lower than the national rate of 4.4%.
Governor Abbott recently announced over $14 million in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) training grants for higher education institutions and independent school districts across Texas to support career and technical education programs. Additionally, $1 million in dual credit grants was awarded to train more students for high-demand jobs following graduation.
