Abbott touts Texas as nation's most business friendly as state breaks total jobs record two straight years

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas proudly announced that the state has broken the total jobs record for two consecutive years. The governor, a Republican, celebrated this achievement upon the release of the figures for the month of September.

"Jobs are surging in Texas thanks to the best business climate and strongest workforce in the nation," Abbott said in an Oct. 20 press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor. "Texas employers added 61,400 jobs in September across diverse industries, marking 24 months in a row that the state has surpassed all previous records for total jobs."

Abbott touted the Lone Star State as the nation's jobs leader due to the minimal restrictions in place. "That is why the Texas economy is the eighth-largest economy in the world," he emphasized. "With more Texans working than ever before, we continue to build an even bigger, bolder Texas of tomorrow."

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released data showing new historic highs in the state. The total number of jobs reached 14,049,400, while the number of Texans currently employed or self-employed reached 14,515,800, the largest labor force in the state's history at 15,141,300.

According to the governor's office, Texas leads the nation in adding jobs the quickest within a 12-month span, with 435,800 jobs added from September 2022 to September 2023. The state's annual growth rate of 3.2% surpasses the nation's rate of 2.1%.

With Texas reinforcing its status as the most business-friendly state in the nation, the record-breaking job growth is a testament to the success of the state's economic policies. As Abbott proudly proclaims, Texas is continuing to build a bigger and bolder future.