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Texas Unveils New Jobs Council to Address High-Skilled Worker Demand
Governor Greg Abbott highlights Texas's leadership in job growth and business expansion as the state partners with business and labor leaders to enhance workforce training.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:20pm
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Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of the Texas Jobs Council, a partnership between business and labor leaders aimed at enhancing workforce training to meet the high demand for high-skilled labor positions in Texas. Abbott touted the state's ranking as number one for new jobs, business expansion, and capital investment, emphasizing the need to maintain Texas's dominance through collaborative efforts to develop a skilled workforce.
Why it matters
Texas's ability to attract and retain businesses is heavily dependent on the availability of a skilled workforce. By bringing together business and labor leaders, the Texas Jobs Council aims to identify and address gaps in workforce training to ensure the state can continue to meet the demand for high-skilled workers in key industries like manufacturing, construction, and energy.
The details
The Texas Jobs Council will focus on executive actions, policy proposals, and legislative recommendations to enhance workforce training. Texas has already invested $7 billion in vocational education, and the new council will work to further equip students and professionals with the necessary skills to fill high-demand positions such as electricians, pipefitters, welders, plumbers, and truckers. Governor Abbott highlighted the state's role in building jet fighters, LNG export terminals, and SpaceX rocket ships, emphasizing the importance of a skilled labor force in maintaining Texas's leadership in these industries.
- Governor Greg Abbott unveiled the Texas Jobs Council on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The players
Governor Greg Abbott
The current Governor of Texas, who announced the creation of the Texas Jobs Council to address the state's high-skilled worker demand.
Texas Jobs Council
A new partnership between business and labor leaders in Texas, formed to enhance workforce training and ensure the state can maintain its leadership in job growth and business expansion.
What they’re saying
“Texas right now is the hottest state in America for business and labor opportunities. We rank number one for the most new jobs, whether it be over the past year or since covid or since I was elected governor.”
— Governor Greg Abbott (news4sanantonio.com)
“For us to maintain our dominance, business and labor are working together to meet the high demand for high skilled labor positions like electricians, pipe fitters, welders, plumbers, truckers and a whole lot more.”
— Governor Greg Abbott (news4sanantonio.com)
“Our labor force built jet fighters that are being used in the war in Iran. Right now, they're building LNG export terminals that fuel the entire world, and they are building SpaceX rocket ships that explore the universe. They truly are building and manufacturing the future of the world right here in Texas.”
— Governor Greg Abbott (news4sanantonio.com)
What’s next
The Texas Jobs Council will begin working on executive actions, policy proposals, and legislative recommendations to enhance workforce training in the state.
The takeaway
Texas's ability to maintain its leadership in business and job growth is heavily dependent on the availability of a skilled workforce. By partnering with business and labor leaders, the Texas Jobs Council aims to identify and address gaps in workforce training to ensure the state can continue to meet the demand for high-skilled workers in key industries.
