State unemployment stays steady in February, most area rates increase

The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in Texas registered at 4.1 percent in February, unchanged from the previous month, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Fayette County’s rate (not seasonally adjusted) increased 0.1 percent from January to 4.1 percent. Unemployment went up 0.2 percent for February in six of eight surrounding counties. One had a 0.1-percent increase and one (Lee Coun…