Texas Job Record Booms With Massive Growth In June

Did you know that last month, in June, Texas' total nonfarm jobs hit a new record yet again? No, seriously! Let's take a look at the impressive numbers from the Texas Workforce Commission.

Total Jobs Vs. Nonfarm Jobs

Before I reveal the total number, it's important to know the difference between total jobs in Texas and nonfarm jobs. Nonfarm is just a fancy term for any jobs OUTSIDE of the following:

Government-appointed officials and employees of the CIA, NSA, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and others
Active military service members
Private household employees
Unincorporated business owners
Nonprofit employees
Agriculture workers

Texas' Record-High Job Total for June

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced in a thrilling news release that Texas reached a whopping 14,469,600 nonfarm jobs following a gain of 43,000 nonfarm jobs in June alone.

In fact, over the year, Texas added 177,900 jobs with an annual growth rate of 1.2%. This means a lot when you think about the fact that the national growth rate is just 0.9%, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Another icebreaker for your friends is that Texas has an unemployment rate of just 4.4%.

Gov. Abbott said that this is truly where the American dream lives:

Because in Texas, freedom is a magnet for innovation and prosperity is the reward for hard work. That is why jobs grow in Texas and why Texas continues to lead for business investment and population growth.

You can read the full news release from the Office of the Texas Governor website. Way to go, Texas! Let's continue to be a leader in opportunity, growth, and business!