Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas offers valuable resources on employment services, unemployment trends, and local labor market information to support job seekers, employers, and community stakeholders.
Texas Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment data provides insights into the size of the labor force, the number of individuals employed and unemployed, and the unemployment rate—measured as the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed. Employment figures are reported by the county where individuals work, while unemployment figures are based on the county of residence.
Explore the latest monthly unemployment statistics and labor market information for our region and across the state below.
Workplace Issues
- Worker Complaints, Texas Payday Law Claims and Child Labor Laws 800-832-9243
- Wage and Hour Concerns 866-487-9243
- Texas Workers' Compensation 936-639-6425
- Discrimination or Equal Employment Opportunity Laws 800-669-4000
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Labor Market Information
Labor Market Information (LMI) refers to any data or analysis related to the workforce. There are many sources available, but we've highlighted some of the most reliable and comprehensive ones below.
Texas Labor Data
- Texas Workforce Commission - Labor Market Information (LMI): The primary source for career and economic data across the state, including information by workforce region and county.
- Texas Labor Market Highlights: This report is published monthly by the Texas Workforce Commission and provides key employment trends and statistics statewide.
- Emerging and Evolving Occupations Report: Offers comprehensive insights into occupations that are growing or changing across Texas, helping identify future workforce needs.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: Provides detailed tax and economic data by region, supporting local and statewide economic planning.
National Information
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): The primary source for national workforce and economic data, including employment trends, wages, and projections.
- CareerOneStop Toolkit: Offers a wealth of national data on careers, skills, wages, and more, provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- StatsPolicy: Managed by the Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy, this resource is a decentralized, interconnected network of numerous federal agencies and includes interactive maps and data tools.
- Census Data: A U.S. Census Bureau tool offering access to population, housing, economic, and geographic data.
- Economagic: A user-friendly portal providing access to over 100,000 economic data series from various public sources.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC): Offers insights into regional economic conditions and tools to create custom maps, charts, and tables.
