The Texas Workforce Commission released labor market statistics for July last week and they showed that the statewide seasonally-adjusted unemployment rose 0.1 of a percent to 4.5.
Fayette County’s rate (not seasonally adjusted) decreased from 4.6 percent in June to 4.4 percent last month. Three surrounding counties – Austin, Gonzales, and Lee – saw their rates stay the same while five area countie…