Archive: 2026
Texas Adds 40,100 Jobs in January as Job Growth Outpaces Nation
Apr 03, 2026
Texas added 40,100 nonfarm jobs in January to reach a total of 14,379,500 positions. Over the year, the state added 112,200 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.8 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.6 percentage points.
New ASCEND Grant Offers Texas Employers Funding to Train Workforce
Mar 31, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for the Advancing Skills, Capabilities, and Expertise for New Development (ASCEND) grant program. The grants will help employers address new and evolving skill demands by training their current workforce.
TWC, DSHS Announce Funding to Expand Health Care Apprenticeships in Texas Hospitals
Mar 30, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is proud to announce $1 million in apprenticeship grant funding dedicated to strengthening the state's health care system. This investment supports the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Program, which provides essential care to communities across Texas.
Texas Jobs Council Invites Texans to Shape State's Economic Future
Mar 27, 2026
The Texas Jobs Council today invites Texans to apply for specialized work groups focused on strengthening the state’s workforce and driving economic growth.
TWC Reemployment Program Receives National Award
Mar 11, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received the 2025 Full Employment Award from the American Institute for Full Employment (AIFE). AIFE, a non-profit focused on solving unemployment, presents the award annually to organizations or individuals with outstanding commitment to helping unemployment insurance (UI) claimants return to work.
TWC Launches New Initiative to Support Child Care Businesses
Feb 23, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is launching the Child Care Business Support initiative to strengthen the vital role that child care businesses play in our communities. Through this initiative, child care providers will gain access to expert guidance and training that will help them overcome challenges and more effectively support children and families across the state.
TWC Recognizes Career and Technical Education Month
Feb 02, 2026
This February, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by highlighting the value of CTE programs and the students who are preparing for high-skill technical careers in more than 460 different fields across the state.
Momentum Continues for Texas Labor Force and Job Count
Jan 30, 2026
Texas added 19,700 nonfarm jobs in December to reach a total of 14,341,000 positions. Over the year, the state added 132,500 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.9 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by half a percentage point.
Texas Labor Force Surpasses 15.9 Million as Nonfarm Job Count Increases
Jan 09, 2026
Texas added 7,300 nonfarm jobs in November to reach a total of 14,321,000 positions. Over the year, the state added 146,300 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.0 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points.
