Texas Hits Historic Job Highs Thanks To Abbott's Pro-Growth Leadership

Texas is rewriting the rules of economic success. In April 2025, the state hit historic highs with a labor force of 15.8 million, 15.2 million Texans working, and 14.3 million nonfarm jobs. Governor Greg Abbott’s policies fueled this boom, adding 215,500 jobs in a single year, a growth rate that leaves the nation in the dust. These numbers reflect more than data; they show a state where opportunity thrives because leaders prioritize what works.

Every job represents a family with a brighter future, a worker with dignity, a community with hope. Texas achieves this through clear choices: low taxes, streamlined regulations, and a workforce built for the modern economy. While other states struggle, Texas surges ahead, proving that freedom and opportunity outperform bureaucracy every time.

Look at states weighed down by high taxes and red tape, like California or New York. Businesses flee those places for Texas, where the environment welcomes investment. Their loss highlights a hard truth: policies that smother enterprise don’t just slow growth; they kill it. Texas offers a better path, one the nation must heed.

Texas’ secret weapon is simple: freedom. By rejecting a state income tax, Texas lets workers keep their hard-earned money, while businesses navigate fewer regulatory obstacles. Research confirms that states with stable, competitive tax systems draw lasting investment. Texas lives this principle, attracting companies with policies that encourage growth. The proof? Over 2.5 million jobs created under Abbott’s leadership.

This strategy has deep roots. Since the 1980s, states led by pro-growth governors have embraced tax cuts and deregulation, building on Reagan’s economic legacy. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act amplified these efforts, boosting investment across the country. Texas went further, simplifying permitting and luring giants like Tesla. These victories show that policies rooted in freedom deliver results.

Some argue for targeted subsidies or wealth redistribution to spark growth. They miss the mark. Studies show broad tax reforms outshine narrow incentives, which often distort markets. Redistribution dulls the drive to innovate. Texas thrives by empowering people and businesses, not by propping up bloated bureaucracies.

Great jobs demand skilled workers, and Texas delivers. The state invests in training for high-demand fields, partnering with businesses to offer apprenticeships and upskilling. As automation and AI reshape work, Texas ensures its labor force stays agile, ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. This approach equips Texans to succeed without relying on government handouts.

Others push for higher minimum wages or sweeping labor rules, claiming fairness. Yet these often harm the very workers they aim to help. A $15 minimum wage, for instance, can push small businesses to cut jobs or automate, leaving low-skill workers stranded. Texas chooses a smarter path: training people to earn more through skills. With unemployment steady at 4.1 percent, this strategy keeps Texas thriving.

Texas’ success isn’t just a state story; it’s a roadmap for America. Sun Belt states like Florida mirror Texas, using low taxes and pro-business climates to lead growth. Yet too many states cling to heavy-handed policies, driving jobs away. If America wants to compete globally, it needs Texas’ playbook, not California’s.

Businesses are clear about what they want, flocking to states that value growth. Texas’ 2025 Prosperity Cup win as the top state for investment proves this point. New laws strengthening the state’s capital markets ensure Texas stays ahead, but the rest of the nation must act. Why let red tape choke prosperity when freedom can unleash it?

Texas keeps moving forward, with workforce programs and infrastructure to maintain its edge. The nation needs this urgency. Policies that reward work and innovation aren’t optional—they’re essential. America must embrace this vision to secure its economic future.

Texas stands as America’s economic titan, but the work continues. Each job added, each business that chooses Texas, affirms the power of pro-growth policies. Governor Abbott’s leadership—grounded in freedom and opportunity—has made Texas a beacon of prosperity. Now, the nation must follow.

Can America rise to the challenge? The evidence points one way: low taxes, deregulation, and workforce investment build thriving economies. Texas has shown what’s possible when government steps aside and lets people shine. Let’s demand leaders everywhere adopt this model, giving every American access to the opportunities Texans enjoy.

Texas isn’t just leading—it’s lighting the way. The nation must seize this moment to build a future where prosperity knows no bounds.