State unemployment, employed residents, broader underutilization, and employment growth.
Annual unemployment rate4.1%2024 · #14 of 50 · highest first
Civilian employed residents14,985,1612024 · #2 of 50 · highest first
U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer1.5%2025 · 11-month average · #22 of 50 · highest first
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Texas · 2024: 4.1% · Rank #14 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 4%
Unemployed residents as a percentage of the civilian labor force, using BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics annual averages. LAUS estimates are revised each year through the program's annual processing cycle. Employment is residence-based civilian employment, not a count of jobs located in the state. Annual averages smooth within-year changes. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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Texas · state comparison
Employment and unemployment over time
LAUS annual averages measure state residents. Compare unemployment rates or the number of employed residents.
Texas · 20244.1%
Texas rank#14among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark4%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Annual unemployment rate
Unemployed residents as a percentage of the civilian labor force, using BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics annual averages.
LAUS estimates are revised each year through the program's annual processing cycle. Employment is residence-based civilian employment, not a count of jobs located in the state. Annual averages smooth within-year changes.
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2024 · Texas: 4.1% · Rank #14 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 4% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Texas Annual unemployment rate history
Period
Texas
Compare
2015
4.5%
2016
4.6%
2017
4.4%
2018
3.9%
2019
3.5%
2020
7.7%
2021
5.6%
2022
3.9%
2023
4%
2024
4.1%
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Texas · 4.1%2024 · Rank #14 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Annual unemployment rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Nevada
5.4%
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#2
California
5.3%
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#3
Illinois
5%
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#4
Kentucky
4.8%
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#5
Michigan
4.7%
—
#6
New Jersey
4.6%
—
#7
Alaska
4.5%
—
#7
Washington
4.5%
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#9
Ohio
4.4%
—
#10
Louisiana
4.3%
—
#10
Oregon
4.3%
—
#12
New York
4.2%
—
#12
Rhode Island
4.2%
—
#14
Colorado
4.1%
—
#14
New Mexico
4.1%
—
#14
South Carolina
4.1%
—
#14
Texas · your comparison
4.1%
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#14
West Virginia
4.1%
—
#19
Indiana
4%
—
#19
Massachusetts
4%
—
#21
Delaware
3.9%
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#22
Pennsylvania
3.8%
—
#23
Arizona
3.7%
—
#23
Missouri
3.7%
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#23
North Carolina
3.7%
—
#26
Idaho
3.6%
—
#27
Arkansas
3.5%
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#27
Kansas
3.5%
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#29
Florida
3.4%
—
#29
Georgia
3.4%
—
#29
Tennessee
3.4%
—
#32
Connecticut
3.3%
—
#32
Utah
3.3%
—
#34
Iowa
3.2%
—
#34
Maryland
3.2%
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#34
Mississippi
3.2%
—
#34
Oklahoma
3.2%
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#38
Minnesota
3.1%
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#38
Wyoming
3.1%
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#40
Alabama
3%
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#40
Maine
3%
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#40
Montana
3%
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#40
Wisconsin
3%
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#44
Virginia
2.9%
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#45
Hawaii
2.8%
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#46
Nebraska
2.7%
—
#47
New Hampshire
2.6%
—
#48
North Dakota
2.4%
—
#49
Vermont
2.3%
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#50
South Dakota
1.8%
—
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The reviewed 2025 CPS snapshot includes both U-3 and the broader U-6 measure. It is separate from the LAUS annual history.
Texas · 2025 · 11-month average1.5%
Texas rank#22among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark1.6%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer
Unemployed 15 weeks or longer as a share of the civilian labor force.
2025 CPS averages exclude October because data were not collected during the federal shutdown. Not strictly comparable with other-year averages. These directly surveyed CPS estimates differ from LAUS model-based estimates. All states use the same 11 months here.
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Texas · 1.5%2025 · 11-month average · Rank #22 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer · 2025 · 11-month average · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
2.4%
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#2
Oregon
2.2%
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#3
Illinois
2.1%
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#3
New York
2.1%
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#5
Connecticut
2%
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#5
Rhode Island
2%
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#5
Washington
2%
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#8
Massachusetts
1.9%
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#8
Nevada
1.9%
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#8
New Jersey
1.9%
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#11
Delaware
1.8%
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#11
Virginia
1.8%
—
#13
Louisiana
1.7%
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#13
Michigan
1.7%
—
#13
West Virginia
1.7%
—
#16
Alaska
1.6%
—
#16
Florida
1.6%
—
#16
Mississippi
1.6%
—
#16
New Mexico
1.6%
—
#16
Ohio
1.6%
—
#16
Pennsylvania
1.6%
—
#22
Colorado
1.5%
—
#22
Kentucky
1.5%
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#22
Maryland
1.5%
—
#22
Texas · your comparison
1.5%
—
#26
Arizona
1.4%
—
#26
Georgia
1.4%
—
#28
Arkansas
1.3%
—
#28
Iowa
1.3%
—
#28
North Carolina
1.3%
—
#28
Oklahoma
1.3%
—
#28
South Carolina
1.3%
—
#33
Kansas
1.2%
—
#33
Minnesota
1.2%
—
#33
New Hampshire
1.2%
—
#33
Wisconsin
1.2%
—
#37
Tennessee
1.1%
—
#37
Utah
1.1%
—
#39
Idaho
1%
—
#39
Indiana
1%
—
#39
Nebraska
1%
—
#42
Alabama
0.9%
—
#42
Maine
0.9%
—
#42
Missouri
0.9%
—
#42
Wyoming
0.9%
—
#46
Hawaii
0.7%
—
#46
Montana
0.7%
—
#46
South Dakota
0.7%
—
#46
Vermont
0.7%
—
#50
North Dakota
0.6%
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Annual real output growth and BEA job growth provide economic context. Neither is the unemployment rate.
Texas · 20252.8%
Texas rank#9among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark2.3%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Annual real GDP growth
Change in annual real GDP from the prior year.
Annual estimates; the downloaded BEA snapshot is retained with a source hash. Revisions can change historical values and ranks.
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2025 · Texas: 2.8% · Rank #9 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 2.3% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Texas Annual real GDP growth history
Period
Texas
Compare
2015
4.8%
2016
-0%
2017
2%
2018
4.7%
2019
3.4%
2020
-1.2%
2021
7.5%
2022
4.5%
2023
9.2%
2024
3.7%
2025
2.8%
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Texas · 2.8%2025 · Rank #9 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Annual real GDP growth · 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Delaware
5.1%
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#2
Alaska
4.7%
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#3
California
3.5%
—
#4
South Carolina
3.3%
—
#5
Washington
3.2%
—
#6
Idaho
3.1%
—
#7
Kentucky
3%
—
#8
Georgia
2.9%
—
#9
Texas · your comparison
2.8%
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#10
West Virginia
2.8%
—
#11
Florida
2.8%
—
#12
Rhode Island
2.8%
—
#13
Utah
2.7%
—
#14
Illinois
2.6%
—
#15
New York
2.5%
—
#16
Connecticut
2.5%
—
#17
Ohio
2.4%
—
#18
Virginia
2.3%
—
#19
Oklahoma
2.2%
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#20
Michigan
2.2%
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#21
Tennessee
2.1%
—
#22
New Jersey
2%
—
#23
Nevada
2%
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#24
Montana
2%
—
#25
Alabama
2%
—
#26
Vermont
1.9%
—
#27
Colorado
1.9%
—
#28
Indiana
1.9%
—
#29
Pennsylvania
1.8%
—
#30
North Carolina
1.8%
—
#31
New Mexico
1.8%
—
#32
South Dakota
1.8%
—
#33
New Hampshire
1.7%
—
#34
Louisiana
1.5%
—
#35
Hawaii
1.5%
—
#36
Arizona
1.5%
—
#37
Maine
1.4%
—
#38
Oregon
1.4%
—
#39
Massachusetts
1.3%
—
#40
Mississippi
1.3%
—
#41
Nebraska
1.3%
—
#42
Missouri
1.2%
—
#43
Kansas
1%
—
#44
Arkansas
0.9%
—
#45
Wisconsin
0.8%
—
#46
Maryland
0.8%
—
#47
Minnesota
0.7%
—
#48
North Dakota
0.5%
—
#49
Wyoming
0.1%
—
#50
Iowa
-0.4%
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A state unemployment rate does not capture all unused labor or job-market turnover.
Texas · December 2025608,000
Texas rank#2among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark6,550,000Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Openings · number
Number of jobs or monthly employment flows; published thousands converted to individual units.
Seasonally adjusted state JOLTS estimates, July–December 2025 as printed in the captured table. Recent estimates are preliminary and revisions can change ranks. Openings are a month-end stock; hires, quits, and layoffs are monthly flows, not distinct workers.
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December 2025 · Texas: 608,000 · Rank #2 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 6,550,000 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Texas Openings · number history
Period
Texas
Compare
July 2025
583,000
August 2025
601,000
September 2025
671,000
October 2025
615,000
November 2025
623,000
December 2025
608,000
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Texas · 608,000December 2025 · Rank #2 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Openings · number · December 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
674,000
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#2
Texas · your comparison
608,000
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#3
New York
431,000
—
#4
Florida
404,000
—
#5
Ohio
287,000
—
#6
Georgia
279,000
—
#7
Pennsylvania
235,000
—
#8
Michigan
221,000
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#9
Virginia
213,000
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#10
North Carolina
212,000
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#11
Illinois
211,000
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#12
New Jersey
172,000
—
#13
Tennessee
143,000
—
#14
Minnesota
135,000
—
#15
Massachusetts
129,000
—
#16
Missouri
128,000
—
#17
Maryland
127,000
—
#18
Indiana
123,000
—
#19
Arizona
121,000
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#20
Wisconsin
115,000
—
#21
Washington
110,000
—
#22
South Carolina
103,000
—
#23
Louisiana
101,000
—
#23
Oklahoma
101,000
—
#25
Colorado
100,000
—
#26
Kentucky
92,000
—
#27
Alabama
91,000
—
#28
Oregon
72,000
—
#29
Connecticut
67,000
—
#30
Utah
64,000
—
#31
Kansas
61,000
—
#32
Arkansas
60,000
—
#33
Mississippi
59,000
—
#34
Iowa
57,000
—
#35
Nevada
52,000
—
#36
West Virginia
42,000
—
#37
Nebraska
38,000
—
#38
Idaho
34,000
—
#39
New Mexico
32,000
—
#40
Maine
28,000
—
#41
Delaware
23,000
—
#42
Montana
22,000
—
#42
New Hampshire
22,000
—
#42
Rhode Island
22,000
—
#45
South Dakota
20,000
—
#46
Hawaii
19,000
—
#47
North Dakota
18,000
—
#48
Alaska
16,000
—
#49
Vermont
11,000
—
#49
Wyoming
11,000
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Aug 27, 2026 · Governor action · Governor Abbott Announces Over $489,000 Job Training Grant To Lamar State College Orange · Official action recordedGovernor · Governor action
Governor Abbott Announces Over $489,000 Job Training Grant To Lamar State College Orange
Aug 27, 2026 · Official action recorded
Gov. Greg Abbott · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
Governor Abbott Announces Over $489,000 Job Training Grant To Lamar State College Orange
The official Governor's Office record documents this action on 2026-08-27.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $489,000 Job Training Grant To Lamar State College Orange
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Aug 6, 2026 · H.R.10044 · AI Tax and Work Protection Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Texas delegation · H.R.10044
AI Tax and Work Protection Act
Aug 6, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Greg Casar · Sponsored
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Use of funds (a) In general Each eligible entity awarded a grant under section 401 shall use such funds to hire employees for jobs for which the primary duties are to be carried out by a natural person and that provide— (1) the support described in subsection (b); and (2) the benefits described in subsection (d). (b) Use of funds An eligible entity shall use such grant funds to hire employees for jobs that provide job creation and support for any of the following in the geographic area in which such grant…
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance. It does not establish an effect on Texas's under-65 uninsured rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance · Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Use of funds (a) In general Each eligible entity awarded a grant under section 401 shall use such funds to hire employees for jobs for which the primary duties are to be carried out by a natural person and that provide— (1) the support described in subsection (b); and (2) the benefits described in subsection (d). (b) Use of funds An eligible entity shall use such grant funds to hire employees for jobs that provide job creation and support for any of the following in the geographic area in which such grant…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Aug 4, 2026 · Governor action · Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Permian Basin · Official action recordedGovernor · Governor action
Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Permian Basin
Aug 4, 2026 · Official action recorded
Gov. Greg Abbott · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $2,416,902 to Workforce Solutions Permian Basin. Through this grant, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin will provide customized training for 1,486 new and current workers at 18 rural hospitals and one urgent care center. Workers will receive training for high-demand healthcare careers such as registered nurses, physical therapists, and radiology technicians through partnerships with seven colleges.
The official Governor's Office record documents this action on 2026-08-04.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Permian Basin
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 14, 2026 · Governor action · Governor Abbott Announces Over $4.7 Million In Workforce Development Grants · Official action recordedGovernor · Governor action
Governor Abbott Announces Over $4.7 Million In Workforce Development Grants
Jul 14, 2026 · Official action recorded
Gov. Greg Abbott · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 15 grants totaling more than $4.7 million to Texas public community colleges and technical schools. The grants, administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), support educational programs that lead to in-demand, high-earning occupations.
The official Governor's Office record documents this action on 2026-07-14.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $4.7 Million In Workforce Development Grants
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jun 8, 2026 · H.R.9192 · Prior Authorization Reform for Autoimmune and Blood Disorders Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Texas delegation · H.R.9192
Prior Authorization Reform for Autoimmune and Blood Disorders Act
Jun 8, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Julie Johnson · Sponsored
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Lawler) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require health…
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance. It does not establish an effect on Texas's under-65 uninsured rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Lawler) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require health…
Moran introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against employer payroll taxes for wages and other expenses paid or incurred for apprenticeship programs. 1.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Moran introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against employer payroll taxes for wages and other expenses paid or incurred for apprenticeship programs. 1.
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What candidates are saying
Explore statements about unemployment, jobs and workforce issues from FactVote’s Texas candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
88 statements from 43 candidates
2026 Texas Commissioner of Agriculture — General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 2 statements
President Donald Trump has made America First Trade the center of his international agenda. Like President Trump, as the next Agriculture Commissioner, Nate Sheets will be a tenacious ambassador for Texas First Trade that helps create jobs for American citizens, increasing the bottom line for our fa…
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Source topic or question: TEXAS-FIRST TRADE
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President Donald Trump has made America First Trade the center of his international agenda. Like President Trump, as the next Agriculture Commissioner, Nate Sheets will be a tenacious ambassador for Texas First Trade that helps create jobs for American citizens, increasing the bottom line for our farmers, ranchers, and producers, and ensures the security of our food supply.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Nate will work to bring those opportunities back to rural Texas, slashing transportation costs for farmers and generating employment opportunities for countless families in the heartland of our state.
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Source topic or question: RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Nate will work to bring those opportunities back to rural Texas, slashing transportation costs for farmers and generating employment opportunities for countless families in the heartland of our state.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
A strong economy starts with a strong workforce. Huffines supports education freedom because every child deserves the skills that will keep Texas competitive in a global market. As Comptroller, he will oversee every aspect of the education-freedom program and work closely with the Legislature and Te…
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Source topic or question: Educate for Growth
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A strong economy starts with a strong workforce. Huffines supports education freedom because every child deserves the skills that will keep Texas competitive in a global market. As Comptroller, he will oversee every aspect of the education-freedom program and work closely with the Legislature and Texas Education Agency to ensure it is built for the future and empowers Texas parents. Texas cannot stay trapped in the failing paradigm of government-run education, our workforce and our economy deserve better.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
It’s no secret: government is the number one barrier to job creation and income growth. Huffines will fight to eliminate job-killing regulations that hold Texas businesses back and drive up the cost of living. By getting government out of the way, Huffines will unleash Texas entrepreneurs, grow payc…
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Source topic or question: Defend the American Dream
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It’s no secret: government is the number one barrier to job creation and income growth. Huffines will fight to eliminate job-killing regulations that hold Texas businesses back and drive up the cost of living. By getting government out of the way, Huffines will unleash Texas entrepreneurs, grow paychecks, and make it easier for every Texan to work, build, and prosper.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Governor Abbott’s vision for an even stronger Texas is focused on creating more jobs and economic opportunity, educating the leaders of the next generation, protecting individual liberties, restoring parental rights in education, and upholding the highest standards of public safety.
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Source topic or question: 48TH GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
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Governor Abbott’s vision for an even stronger Texas is focused on creating more jobs and economic opportunity, educating the leaders of the next generation, protecting individual liberties, restoring parental rights in education, and upholding the highest standards of public safety.
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Immediate Action — Ban H-1B hiring in state contracts — applies strictly to taxpayer-funded positions, not private companies, universities, or federal employees.
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Source topic or question: Call to Action
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Immediate Action — Ban H-1B hiring in state contracts — applies strictly to taxpayer-funded positions, not private companies, universities, or federal employees.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
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Texas incumbents
What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Texas legislators and Texas’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Texas’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
244 matching sponsorships or proposals · 101 Texas incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Rep. Ana Hernandez
Texas House · District 143 · –TX
2 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Ana HernandezTexas Legislature · HB 1561
Relating to the licensing of legal permanent residents as county jailers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those legal permanent residents by political subdivisions.
Mar 12, 2025 · H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM
Rep. Ana Hernandez · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 12, 2025: H Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses crime prevention, a violent offense, law enforcement, sentencing, supervision, corrections, or victim safety. It does not establish an effect on Texas's reported violent-crime rate.
Retained Texas evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the licensing of legal permanent residents as county jailers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those legal permanent residents by political subdivisions.
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 19, 2021: H Referred to Human Services: Mar 19 2021 2:52PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for state supported living center direct care employees.
Apr 7, 2025 · H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM
Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 7, 2025: H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the establishment of the Apprenticeship Training Program Sponsorship Fund.
Apr 8, 2025 · H Left pending in subcommittee
Rep. Angelia Orr · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on April 8, 2025: H Left pending in subcommittee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the establishment of the Apprenticeship Training Program Sponsorship Fund.
House Bill 3260 amends the Labor Code to authorize the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) by rule to distribute payments constituting a partial reimbursement to an eligible person as milestones for on-the-job training and employment are met by Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program participants, in accordance with the grant terms.
Jun 20, 2025 · Enacted
Rep. Keith Bell · Sponsored / Rep. Angie Button · Sponsored / Rep. Oscar Longoria · Sponsored / Rep. Gary VanDeaver · Sponsored / Rep. Terry M. Wilson · Sponsored
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House Bill 3260 amends the Labor Code to authorize the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) by rule to distribute payments constituting a partial reimbursement to an eligible person as milestones for on-the-job training and employment are met by Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program participants, in accordance with the grant terms. Among other provisions, the bill requires TWC to adopt rules establishing the following for the purposes of administering and enforcing the program: which occupations are recognized by TWC as an apprenticeable occupation for the program and the criteria for that determination; a process for and the criteria by which TWC may certify a…
The official Texas Legislature record shows this enacted action on June 20, 2025: E Effective on 9/1/25.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
House Bill 3260 amends the Labor Code to authorize the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) by rule to distribute payments constituting a partial reimbursement to an eligible person as milestones for on-the-job training and employment are met by Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program participants, in accordance with the grant terms.
Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.
May 28, 2023 · S Returned from the House for further action
Rep. Dustin Burrows · Sponsored / Rep. Angie Button · Sponsored / Rep. Terry Canales · Sponsored / Rep. Harold V. Dutton, Jr. · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 28, 2023: S Returned from the House for further action.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.
Relating to a study evaluating this state's business advantages, economic climate, and workforce readiness, and a report on attracting offshore wind energy supply chain industries to this state.
May 17, 2023 · S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
The bill addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, ERCOT, or grid reliability.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 17, 2023: S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, ERCOT, or grid reliability. It does not establish an effect on Texas's displayed renewable-generation share.
Retained Texas evidence context: In-state electricity generated from renewable sources. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to a study evaluating this state's business advantages, economic climate, and workforce readiness, and a report on attracting offshore wind energy supply chain industries to this state.
Relating to the sunset review of local workforce development boards in this state.
Mar 15, 2023 · H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Rep. Angie Button · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 15, 2023: H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the sunset review of local workforce development boards in this state.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care and the subsidized child care program.
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The official Texas Legislature record shows this enacted action on June 18, 2021: E Effective on 9/1/21.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission and local workforce development boards regarding the provision of child care and the subsidized child care program.
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The official Texas Legislature record shows this enacted action on June 4, 2021: E Effective on 9/1/21.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to the administration of apprenticeship training programs.
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Ann JohnsonTexas Legislature · HB 2302
Relating to certain requirements for the operational component of a local workforce development board's local plan.
May 10, 2023 · S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Rep. Ann Johnson · Sponsored / Rep. Claudia Ordaz · Sponsored / Rep. James Talarico · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on May 10, 2023: S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to certain requirements for the operational component of a local workforce development board's local plan.
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on February 27, 2025: H Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker: Feb 27 2025 11:13AM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Feb 28, 2023 · H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Rep. Armando Walle · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on February 28, 2023: H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Mar 29, 2021 · H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM
Rep. Armando Walle · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 29, 2021: H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 29 2021 11:47AM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to methods of calculating the minimum wage paid to an employee.
Mar 26, 2019 · H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 26 2019 1:36PM
Rep. Armando Walle · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
The latest official Texas Legislature report records this action on March 26, 2019: H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 26 2019 1:36PM.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Texas's median household income.
Retained Texas evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Relating to methods of calculating the minimum wage paid to an employee.
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