The Texas economy continues to recover from the impacts of the global pandemic and remains one of the strongest and most diverse economies in the nation. Below is a snapshot of the state's economic status:

• Texas unemployment rate was 6.5% for June 2021. (Texas Workforce Commission)

• Texas gained 55,800 nonfarm jobs in June 2021. (Texas Workforce Commission)

• Texas factory activity expanded in June 2021, for the thirteenth month in a row. (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas)

• Service sector activity slowed in June 2021. (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas)

• Retail sales activity fell for a second month in a row in June 2021, but still remains higher than the lowest point during the pandemic. (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas)

• In June 2021, there were more than 52 new project locations announced in Texas by various news sources. The projects are expected to create $429.2 million in capital investment and 2,972 new jobs. (EDT Research)

• In May 2021, Texas exports totaled approximately $30.11 billion, up from $15.8 billion in May 2020. (USA Trade)

• Initial unemployment claims through the week ending July 10, 2021, continues to be lower than the highest spike in April 2020. (Texas Workforce Commission)

• The Texas workforce was 14 million in April 2021, up from 13 million in May 2020. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

• Hotel performance is ahead of expectations through mid-July, with an occupancy rate of close to 70%, driven by leisure travel demand. (STR, Texas Comptroller's Office)

• Since April 2020, 437,300 jobs in leisure and hospitality have been recovered. (Texas Workforce Commission)