Texas shattered employment records in November with more people working than at any point in state history, Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday.
The state’s labor force reached 15.9 million people while 15.3 million Texans held jobs, marking twin milestones for the nation’s second-largest economy.
The surge underscores Texas’s economic momentum as businesses continue flocking to the state, as job growth outpaced the national rate for yet another month.
“Texas offers boundless opportunities for hardworking Texans and innovative entrepreneurs to thrive,” said Abbott. “We see proof of that promise as more Texans are working than ever in the history of our great state.”
November’s labor force of 15,938,500 people topped all previous records. Meanwhile, 15,264,700 Texans were employed, including self-employed individuals.
The state added 7,300 nonfarm jobs in November alone. Over the past year, Texas gained 146,300 positions—more than any other state.
Texas’s annual job growth rate exceeded the national pace by 0.4 percentage points. The state’s unemployment rate sat at 4.2%, below the U.S. rate of 4.6%.
“Thanks to the strength of our economy and our skilled workforce, we continue to attract new business investments and spur job growth across dynamic and diverse industries,” Abbott said. “Texas is where the future is being built.”
The governor pointed to the state’s business-friendly policies as key drivers. Abbott recently highlighted Texas as the nation’s top state for business expansions in 2025.
Total nonfarm employment now stands at 14,321,000 positions statewide. The data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ November employment report.
