State unemployment rate stays at 3.9 percent while Fayette & most surrounding counties see decreases

The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate registered at 3.9 percent for the 10th consecutive month in March while showing a drop from 4.0 in March 2023, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Fayette County and six surrounding counties (Austin, Colorado, Gonzales, Lavaca, Lee, and Washington) saw decreases in their unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) from February to March. The…