The oil and gas extraction industry in Texas lost 700 jobs from July 2014 to August 2014. Compared to August 2013, the cumulative number of jobs added in this industry is 8,500, an increase of 8.0%.
Source: http://www.tracer2.com/admin/uploadedPublications/2119_TLMR-September_14.pdf
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