Job Cuts

Mesquite ISD faces a $24 million deficit because of lower enrollment and birthrates, inflation, reduced state funding and competition. To balance its budget in 2026-2027, it will reduce staff and make other budget cuts

North Texas employers announced more than 10,000 layoffs in 2025, driven by cuts in logistics, retail and corporate operations. Despite the disruption for workers, experts say the region's diverse and fast-growing economy is well-positioned to absorb the losses heading into 2026.

On Thursday, the U.S. House narrowly passed a sweeping bill that slashes about $3.8 trillion in taxes by scaling back social safety net programs including Medicaid and SNAP.

The White House is expected to unveil a budget proposal that will, reportedly, aim to eliminate Head Start. The federally-funded program is designed to promote school readiness among young children from low-income families and serves more than 65,000 kids across Texas.

Job growth in June was a “labor market on steroids,” according to one economist. But how long that momentum continues in Texas depends on several factors. That means the rate could dip slightly in the coming months.