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Texas Job Growth Slows Amid Mixed Economic Signals

8/17/2025

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Texas is expected to experience a 1.5% job increase in 2025, adding around 208,300 jobs.
Employment growth has slowed to a 0.9% annualized rate as of July, with declines in manufacturing and oil sectors.
Upstream oil and gas jobs decreased by 1,400 in July, though year-to-date growth is still positive.
The Texas Leading Index displayed mixed changes due to various economic influences.

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Story summary

Texas is expected to experience a 1.5% job increase in 2025, adding around 208,300 jobs.
Employment growth has slowed to a 0.9% annualized rate as of July, with declines in manufacturing and oil sectors.
Upstream oil and gas jobs decreased by 1,400 in July, though year-to-date growth is still positive.
The Texas Leading Index displayed mixed changes due to various economic influences.