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Texas Job Growth Forecast: 212,200 New Positions by 2025

4/19/2025

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Texas is expected to see a 1.5% employment growth in 2025, adding 212,200 jobs for a total of 14.4 million.
The forecast is based on four models, including U.S. GDP and oil prices, with adjustments from Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job growth slowed in March, with declines in various sectors, while education and health services experienced increases.
The Texas Leading Index decreased in Q1, impacted by rising unemployment claims and a drop in well permits.

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Texas is expected to see a 1.5% employment growth in 2025, adding 212,200 jobs for a total of 14.4 million.
The forecast is based on four models, including U.S. GDP and oil prices, with adjustments from Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job growth slowed in March, with declines in various sectors, while education and health services experienced increases.
The Texas Leading Index decreased in Q1, impacted by rising unemployment claims and a drop in well permits.