Texas Boasts 26 Consecutive Months of Job Growth
The Texas economy continued to add new jobs to payrolls across the state in August. This marks 26 consecutive months of employment gains, according to the latest figures released by the state.
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Texas Best State for Business Startups, Says Study
A new study finds that Texas is the best U.S. state to start a business.
Texas Leads Nation in Job Growth for May, Says Labor Report
Texas led the nation in job creation for the month of May, also marking 23 consecutive months of employment gains, according to the latest figures from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Texas Named ‘Best State for Business’ for 14th Year
Chief Executive Magazine again has named Texas the best U.S. state for business, marking the 14th year in a row the Lone Star State topped this list.
Texas Jobless Rate Hits 40-Year Record Low of 3.9 Percent
The Texas jobless rate hit a 40-year record low in October with unemployment dropping to 3.9 percent, outpacing the monthly national average and signaling the state rebounded since Hurricane Harvey.
Texas Continues to Add More New Jobs for 11th Consecutive Month
For the 11th consecutive month, Texas added more new jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), which released its February figures on Friday, March 25.
Texas Governor Joins College Affordability Debate
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott jumped into the college affordability debate Monday, announcing the formation of a new tri-agency task force that will examine this issue. The task force will also review job creation concerns to best address the state’s workforce needs and goals.
The Tempest Around George P. Bush: What’s the Real Story?
A tempest has been around Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush for being away during his father’s presidential campaign, for his firings of top agency leaders, and the purported hiring of “friends’ and “cronies” and those close to the Bush family. What is the real story?
Abbott Announces 2015 Science and Technology Scholarships to 43 Students
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the names of forty-three students who won the competition for scholarships at the 2015 Texas Science and Engineering Fair. These students will receive scholarships to attend the Governor’s Science and Technology Champions Academy. The Academy will be held on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas this summer.
