The oil and gas extraction industry in Texas gained 500 jobs from February 2015 to March 2015. Compared to March 2014, the cumulative number of jobs added in this industry is 2,100, an increase of 2.1%.
Source: http://www.tracer2.com/admin/uploadedPublications/2133_TLMR-March_15.pdf
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