Texas creates 46,600 jobs in July via Dallas Business Journal

Texas continues to beat the national unemployment rate, tacking on 46,600 jobs in July, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.

The state’s unemployment rate held at 5.1 percent for the month, more than a percentage point lower than the nation’s at 6.2 percent. The number is a reflection of the 396,200 jobs the state has added over the past year.

“Texas employers continue to propel the Texas economy’s expansion by adding 396,200 jobs over the last year, a 3.5 percent annual growth rate,” TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar said.

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