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Texas oil and gas extraction jobs grew by 0.9% from June 2014 to July 2014

The oil and gas extraction industry in Texas gained 1,000 jobs from June 2014 to July 2014. Compared to July 2013, the cumulative number of jobs added in this industry is 9,400, an increase of 8.9%.

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Four largest MSAs in Texas see annual increase in job openings in June

Compared to June of last year, all of the main MSAs (metropolitan statistical areas) in Texas saw an annual increase in the number of job openings and decrease in the searcher-to-job opening ratio.

Texas Oil and Gas Extraction Jobs Grew by 2.3% from April 2014 to May 2014

The oil and gas extraction industry in Texas gained 2,500 jobs from April 2014 to May 2014. Compared to May 2013, the cumulative number of jobs added in this industry is 9,700, an increase of 9.4%.

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