Texas oil and gas jobs rise for third month in a row for 2026

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Workforce Commission released employment data through May 2026, showing that upstream oil and natural gas employment increased by 4,100 jobs. Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil and Gas Association, told Big 2 News what has contributed to the job growth. "The Permian Basin is the powerhouse of production. [...]