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Texas Breaks 2024 Records For Jobs, Texans Working

Office of the Texas Governor, January 24, 2025

Texas Breaks 2024 Records For Jobs, Texans Working

What happened: Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Texas’s record job growth, with significant increases in the labor force and the number of Texans working, adding millions of jobs under his leadership.

Tell me more: Texas’ commitment to business growth and workforce development has helped it surpass national job growth, strengthening its position as the nation’s job creator.

By the numbers: Texas’ labor force hit a historic high of 15,575,900.

  • 14,922,200 Texans are employed, including self-employed individuals.
  • Since 2015, Texas has added over 2.5 million jobs under Governor Abbott’s leadership.

TLR Thoughts: Texas’ job growth reflects the state’s pro-business environment, supported by lawsuit reforms that reduce frivolous litigation and allow businesses to thrive without excessive legal burdens. By maintaining a legal system that promotes fairness and efficiency, Texas remains the best state to do business, attracting employers and sustaining long-term job growth. 

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