Texas Jobless Rate For June 4 Percent, Same As U.S. Figure

AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — The Texas unemployment rate improved to 4 percent during June to mirror the nationwide jobless figure.
The Texas Workforce Commission on Friday announced last month’s statewide jobless figure compares to 4.1 percent in May. The U.S. unemployment rate in May had reached an 18-year low at 3.8 percent before rising during June.
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TWC officials say the Midland area had the lowest jobless rate in Texas last month at 2.4 percent