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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced seven career training grants totaling over $1,934,000 to seven Northeast Texas schools to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. These Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will support career and technical education training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to train more than 520 students for high-demand occupations such as nurses, mechanics, truck drivers, and more.

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is partnering with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for the 10th annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and their contributions in the workplace.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named Joe Esparza as Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the agency announced today. Governor Abbott has also appointed Brent Connett as TWC’s new Commissioner Representing the Public, for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031.

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas had 14,347,700 total nonfarm jobs after adding 17,600 positions over the month in August.

AUSTIN – From September 14-20, 2025, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week. This week highlights the importance of adult education and family literacy programs for people and communities in Texas. To launch this year’s celebration, Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation recognizing AEFL Week in Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the 2025 winners of the Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) for their commitment to hiring and supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received federal approval to extend the deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) applications relating to the severe storms and flooding in the Hill Country that began July 2. Individuals who may be eligible for DUA now have until September 29, 2025, to apply for assistance under Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Number DR-4879-TX.

AUSTIN - El Gobernador Greg Abbott anunció hoy que la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas (TWC) ha recibido aprobación federal para extender la fecha límite para solicitudes de asistencia de desempleo por desastre (DUA) relacionadas con las tormentas severas e inundaciones en el Hill Country que empezaron el 2 de julio. Las personas que puedan ser elegibles para DUA ahora tienen hasta el 29 de septiembre de 2025 para solicitar asistencia bajo el Número de Desastre DR-4879-TX de la Agencia Federal para la Administración de Emergencias (FEMA.)

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced two grants totaling $405,954 have been awarded to two schools in the Austin area. The Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train 195 students for high-demand occupations as welders and HVAC mechanics.

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency that oversees and provides workforce development services. We help strengthen the Texas economy as part of the Governor's economic development strategy. TWC is part of Texas Workforce Solutions, which includes 28 local workforce development boards that offer employer and job seeker services at more than 170 offices statewide.