Comptroller Says Texas Led U.S. in Job Growth With 165,600 Jobs Added

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines said on Aug. 22, 2026 that the state led the nation in job creation over the prior year, adding 165,600 nonfarm jobs between July 2025 and July 2026 [1]. Citing figures from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the release said the state's workforce expanded 1.2% over those 12 months, a full percentage point above the national annual rate [1]. Huffines said job growth in the state remains strong and outpaces national trends, while monthly changes vary by industry [1].

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1. content.govdelivery.com · PRESS RELEASE: Texas Comptroller Don Huffines Touts State’s Nation-Leading Job Growth Aug 22, 2026
2. content.govdelivery.com · PRESS RELEASE: Texas Comptroller Don Huffines to Launch Performance Review of School Districts' Spending Aug 19, 2026
3. content.govdelivery.com · PRESS RELEASE: Texas Comptroller Don Huffines Puts Taxpayers First with Reforms Built on Fairness, Transparency and Respect Aug 18, 2026
4. feeds.texastribune.org · Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing Aug 20, 2026
5. feeds.texastribune.org · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves Aug 19, 2026
6. gov.texas.gov · Governor Abbott Refers Discriminatory Airport Religious Facilities To DOJ Aug 21, 2026
7. gov.texas.gov · Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments Aug 21, 2026
8. gov.texas.gov · Texas Leads All States For Annual Job Gains Aug 21, 2026
9. gov.texas.gov · Governor Abbott Appoints Gray To Lower Neches Valley Authority Board Of Directors Aug 21, 2026
10. gov.texas.gov · Tarrant County Backs Governor Abbott’s Proposal To Deliver Lasting Property Tax Relief For Texans Aug 20, 2026
11. gov.texas.gov · Governor Abbott Announces Amazon Expansion in Austin Aug 19, 2026
12. gov.texas.gov · Governor Abbott Requests Comptroller Investigate School District Finances To Ensure Taxpayer Dollars Reach Students And Teachers Aug 19, 2026

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