Texas Surpasses Jobs Records, Leads Nation In Business Expansion

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as America’s most dynamic economy as the state again surpassed all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on January 2025 employment data.

“Hardworking Texans drive America’s most dynamic economy,” said Governor Abbott. “And with more Texans working than ever before in the history of our great state, we continue to dominate the nation for business expansion. Texas truly is the land of economic freedom, where entrepreneurs and business owners can cast a vision and know they can achieve that vision. With the Best Business Climate and the strongest workforce in America, Texas attracts innovative industry leaders seeking the freedom to grow and the opportunity for their employees to thrive. By cutting red tape and making strategic investments in infrastructure, education, and workforce development, we will build a stronger, more prosperous Texas than ever before.”

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