Statewide NewsTexas Unemployment Improved Steadily in 2021, But Obstacles Remain
Brad JohnsonDecember 28, 2021
While Texas has achieved continuous improvement in its unemployment rate during 2021, it has yet to reach its pre-pandemic low.
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The Back MicThe Back Mic: Senate Priorities Released, Prominent Chairman Censured by Local GOP, Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Total $56 Billion
Brad JohnsonSeptember 17, 2021
This week — Lt. Governor Dan Patrick lists priority items for the next special session, a lawmaker is censured by his local GOP, and an agency gives an update on the pandemic unemployment.
Statewide NewsGov. Abbott Announces End of Bonus Federal COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit in Texas
Brad JohnsonMay 17, 2021
With many job openings left unfilled, the federal government's extra $300 per week unemployment benefit will be discontinued in Texas starting June 26.
EnergyStatewide NewsTexas’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 8.3% as Midland-Odessa Struggles
Brad JohnsonOctober 16, 2020
Despite adding a net of 40,700 jobs, Texas' unemployment rate increased from August to September due to the workforce contracting.
Statewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.8% for August, Over 100,000 Jobs Added
Brad JohnsonSeptember 18, 2020
From July to August, Texas' unemployment rate dropped 1.2 percent and remains below the national average.
FederalStatewide NewsTexas Approved to Receive $1.4 Billion for Extended COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits
Daniel FriendAugust 21, 2020
Under Trump's recent executive actions, Texas will receive $1.4 billion from FEMA to provide additional $300 per week unemployment benefits.
Statewide NewsTexas Adds 31,000 Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Drops to 8 Percent
Brad JohnsonAugust 21, 2020
Texas' economy as a whole is still showing signs of continued improvement despite Governor Abbott's reclosure order in late June.
FederalTrump Takes Executive Actions While Congress Remains in Gridlock over Coronavirus Relief Aid
Daniel FriendAugust 11, 2020
President Trump signed several memorandums and an order on Saturday to extend expiring emergency coronavirus relief, including unemployment payments.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsTexas Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.6 Percent, Adds 244,000 Jobs
Brad JohnsonJuly 17, 2020
Odessa had the highest region-unemployment rate in June as Texas overall unemployment numbers improved since May.
IssuesNearly 300,000 New Jobs in May Indicate Texas Unemployment in Recovery
Brad JohnsonJune 19, 2020
Texas' leisure and hospitality businesses such as restaurants and bars benefitted the most in May from the economy's reopening, adding over 175,000 jobs.
Statewide NewsTexas Unemployment Rises to Approximately 13 Percent in April
Brad JohnsonMay 22, 2020
The unemployment rate in Texas jumped almost eight percent, as 968,500 Texans lost their jobs in April.
Texas' first unemployment numbers since coronavirus caused business closures show the unemployment rate jumped over one percent.