Texas Economic Snapshot

Texas continues to be a global economic force and remains one of the strongest and most diverse economies in the nation. Below is a snapshot of the state's economic status:

Texas is America's #1 jobs creator, leading the nation for jobs added in 2025.
Under Governor Abbott's leadership, Texas has gained more than 2.6 million new jobs.
Texas reached a new high of 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs after a gain of 43,400 jobs in June. (Texas Workforce Commission)
Texas gained 177,900 jobs from June 2025 to June 2026 and outpaced the annual job growth rate for the U.S. as a whole. (Texas Workforce Commission)
Texans working, including self-employed Texans, totaled 15,203,600. (Texas Workforce Commission)
The Texas labor force totaled 15,904,900 with a gain of 29,700 people over the last 12-month period. (Texas Workforce Commission)
In June, there were 25 new project locations announced in areas across Texas by various news sources. The projects are expected to create $2 billion in capital investment and 2,108 new jobs. (EDT Research)
State sales tax revenue for June totaled $4.2 billion, an increase of 4.2% from the same month last year. (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)
In April 2026, Texas exports totaled nearly $54 billion, up 41% from the same period last year. (USA Trade)
The Texas economy expanded to $2.9 trillion in 2025 based on current-dollar 2025 GDP, up from $2.77 trillion in 2024. (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)