AUSTIN ‒ Gov. Greg Abbott touted Texas as America’s economic engine, using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment May 6 release showing Texas led all states with a gain of 46,800 nonfarm jobs over the month of March.
“Texas is where free enterprise flourishes and jobs grow,” said Governor Abbott. “With the best business climate in the nation and a highly skilled and growing workforce, Texas is America’s economic engine. There is no better place to build a business, raise a family, and pursue a more prosperous future.”
Labor market data released Friday by the Texas Workforce Commission shows:
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