Texas has once again stamped its economic footprint on the national stage by leading the country in job creation over the past year. Governor Greg Abbott couldn’t hold back his Texan pride as he announced the state’s significant stride, adding 274,600 nonfarm jobs between October 2023 and October 2024, based on the employment data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Texas is where the future of America is building,” declared Governor Abbott in a statement, highlighting Texas’ business-friendly climate and skilled workforce as keys to its success.