Texas has fared better than the rest of the nation in recent years when it comes to unemployment and still does, despite downturns in the oil industry.

According to a report from the Texas Workforce Commission, statewide unemployment rose to 4.8% in September, compared to 4.7% in August. Nationally, the jobless rate was 5% in September.

Officials say 206,800 jobs have been added in Texas so far this year. The report goes on to sat that the Austin-Round Rock area has shown the most job growth with an unemployment rate of just 3.5%, while the McAllen-Edinburgh-Mission area had the highest unemployment of 8%.

 

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