Regional Labor Market Information
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, one of 28 Workforce Development Areas in the state of Texas, provides the latest regional labor market information to help your organization make knowledgable decisions, identify potential opportunities and stay two steps ahead in today’s competitive market.
Economic Snapshot
April 2026 Heart of Texas Economic Snapshot
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of May 22, 2026.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics

Download a PDF of the Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the Heart of Texas Region here.
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of May 22, 2026.
Source: TexasLMI.com, Waco Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Labor Market Profile
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of May 22, 2026.
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Current Employment Statistics – LOCAL area employment statistics.
Targeted Industries – Targeted industries are industries that are critical to the Heart of Texas region’s economic future. They employ large numbers of workers, are typically fast-growing, and pay above average wages.
Targeted Occupations – Targeted occupations are occupations that support local, growing industries.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Profiles – Economic data including industry composition, current employment statistics by industry, and unemployment information for Texas’ metropolitan areas.
Labor Market Information News Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Edges Down in April WACO, Texas — The Heart of Texas regional unemployment rate held relatively steady in April 2026 at 3.7%, according to the latest data from TexasLMI.com. The rate reflects a slight improvement from 3.8% recorded in...
Contact Information
For questions regarding Labor Market Information, please contact:
Jose Palacios | Manager of Business & Industry Initiatives | 254.296.5383 | jose.palacios@hotworkforce.com


