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Texas oil and gas jobs rise for third month in a row for 2026
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Chris Talley , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway Details on the employment data and the president's statement are available from the Texas Workforce Commission and local news outlets, including Big 2 News.
Employment in the oil and gas industry in Texas has seen an increase for the third month in a row in 2026. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by 4,100 jobs through May 2026. The Texas Oil and Gas Association's president has commented on the factors contributing to this job growth.
Further information on the reasons behind the increase can be found through local news sources. Details on the employment data and the president's statement are available from the Texas Workforce Commission and local news outlets, including Big 2 News.
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Category: government Published: August 5, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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