Texas Is Adding Jobs Even as Texans Feel the Cost of Living

Texas job growth continues to outpace the nation, even as many Texans say the rising cost of groceries, gas and other expenses is making life more difficult. New Texas Workforce Commission data shows the state added 159,400 jobs over the past year, giving Texas a 1.1% annual job growth rate.

It feels like everywhere you turn people are struggling right now. It seems like we are reminded of that every time we go get groceries or fill up our gas tanks. It's not just in Texas it's across the nation. Please don't visit the comment section and turn this into a political debate, it's just the facts. Unfortunately, everything is costing more lately. Although things in Texas seem to be better than other states as Texas led all states in jobs added over the past 12 months.

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Which Texas Industries Are Growing?

According to Governor Greg Abbott's office, the fastest-growing job sectors in Texas are reportedly professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and construction.

This shows that Texas continues to be a destination for employers. Which I think we can all agree is a good thing. Especially as there is growth across so many industries instead of just one isolated industry.

There is a more detailed breakdown of the job growth in Texas over the past year on the Texas Workforce Commission website.

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But Are Texans Actually Finding Good Jobs?

Do you feel like Texas has opportunities for people looking for work? Or are you finding it challenging to find a good career right now? I'd love to hear your thoughts. You can email me at billy.jenkins@townsquaremedia.com.