Austin, Texas, December 16, 2025
Texas has reached a new milestone with its civilian labor force, expanding to over 15.8 million individuals, despite experiencing significant layoffs across various sectors. In July, approximately 163,000 individuals were laid off, highlighting challenges particularly in healthcare, transportation, and energy industries. Nevertheless, Texas added nearly 200,000 jobs over the past year, marking a nonfarm employment growth rate of 1.4%. This showcases the state’s economic resilience and ongoing job creation capabilities.
Texas Achieves Record-Breaking Labor Force Amidst Significant Layoffs
Austin, Texas – Despite substantial layoffs across various sectors, Texas has reached a new milestone with its civilian labor force, highlighting the state’s economic resilience.
Record High in Civilian Labor Force
In June 2025, Texas’ civilian labor force expanded to 15,850,100, marking an increase of 10,800 individuals over the month. This growth reflects the state’s ongoing economic strength and appeal.
Impact of Layoffs on Employment
Despite the record labor force growth, Texas experienced significant layoffs in recent months. In July 2025, approximately 163,000 individuals were laid off or discharged, a 15.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This uptick indicates challenges within certain industries, including healthcare, transportation, energy, and nonprofits.
Statewide Employment Trends
Over the past year, Texas added 198,300 jobs, achieving a nonfarm employment growth rate of 1.4%, which outpaced the national growth rate by 0.3 percentage points. The state’s unemployment rate stood at 4.0% in June 2025, a slight decrease from the previous month.
Conclusion
Texas continues to demonstrate economic resilience, with a record-breaking labor force and ongoing job creation, even amid significant layoffs in certain sectors. This trend underscores the state’s dynamic economy and its capacity to adapt to changing labor market conditions.
FAQ
What is the current size of Texas’ civilian labor force?
As of June 2025, Texas’ civilian labor force reached 15,850,100, marking a record high.
How many layoffs occurred in Texas in July 2025?
Approximately 163,000 individuals were laid off or discharged in Texas in July 2025, a 15.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
What is Texas’ unemployment rate as of June 2025?
The unemployment rate in Texas stood at 4.0% in June 2025, a slight decrease from the previous month.
How many jobs did Texas add over the past year?
Over the past year, Texas added 198,300 jobs, achieving a nonfarm employment growth rate of 1.4%, which outpaced the national growth rate by 0.3 percentage points.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Record High Civilian Labor Force | 15,850,100 in June 2025 |
| Layoffs in July 2025 | Approximately 163,000 individuals, a 15.7% increase from July 2024 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% in June 2025 |
| Annual Job Growth | 198,300 jobs added over the past year, 1.4% growth rate |
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