AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas is reporting record job numbers.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Workforce Commission announced on Friday, that the Texas labor market has reached 12,998,200 total nonagricultural jobs in November 2021, surpassing its previous pre-pandemic employment high of 12,970,000 jobs in February 2020.
“Texas continues to reach unprecedented milestones thanks to our unwavering commitment to economic freedom and our young, skilled, growing, and diverse workforce,” said Governor Abbott. “By reaching nearly 13 million jobs last month, Texas has surpassed our pre-pandemic employment levels — a remarkable achievement and testament to our welcoming business climate and strong workforce. We will continue to unleash the full might of our economy, attract new business investments, and ensure a more prosperous future for all who call Texas home.”
Texas also added 75,100 total nonagricultural jobs in November, marking gains in 18 of the last 19 months. The state has added a total of 698,700 jobs since November 2020.
“Reaching this milestone for job creation in Texas shows the strength of our economy,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “The Lone Star State continues to create opportunities for Texans to succeed and TWC has many resources to help both employers and job seekers find success in our state.”
In addition, the unemployment rate in Texas has fallen to 5.2%, a decrease of 0.2% from October 2021.
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