# Texas leads nation in job creation

> Texas added 159,400 jobs in a year, outpacing every other state with a 1.1% growth rate.
- Title: Texas leads nation in job creation · Dallas Express | Shortify
- Summary: Texas added 159,400 jobs in a year, outpacing every other state with a 1.1% growth rate. Texas is creating jobs faster than the rest of the country, driven…
- Keywords: texas, job creation, employment, labor market, greg abbott, workforce, nonfarm jobs, economic growth, business climate, professional services, construction, hospitality
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/state/texas-added-more-jobs-than-any-other-state-over-the-past-year
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-18T17:00:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas, job creation, employment, labor market, greg abbott, workforce, nonfarm jobs, economic growth, business climate, professional services, construction, hospitality
## Texas dominates job creation
Texas added 159,400 nonfarm jobs from August 2025 to August 2026, more than any other state. The 1.1% growth rate beat the national average by 0.7 percentage points.

> The Texas workforce is the envy of the nation.
## Total employment hits 14.4 million
Nonfarm employment in Texas reached 14,469,300 in August after adding 5,600 jobs that month alone. Including self-employed workers, total employment hit 15,225,100.
## Workforce expands by 10,900
Texas labor force grew to 15,932,600 over the 12-month period, adding 10,900 people. This growth reflects both job creation and increased workforce participation.
## Three sectors lead growth
Professional and Business Services, Leisure and Hospitality, and Construction posted the fastest growth rates among industry sectors in Texas during the reporting period.
## Abbott invests in workforce training
Governor Greg Abbott announced Jobs and Education for Texans grants totaling 1.3 million dollars for four West Central Texas schools. Funds support equipment for training welders, nurses, and other high-demand workers.

> A skilled workforce and the best business climate in America give job creators the confidence to invest in Texas.
## Key takeaway

Texas is creating jobs faster than the rest of the country, driven by growth in professional services, hospitality, and construction.