Unemployment rate decreases statewide, drops significantly in area

In March, the seasonally-adjusted Texas unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from February 2022, and 2.0 percentage points below the level set one year ago, according to the latest figures from the Texas Workforce Commission.

Fayette County’s rate (not seasonally adjusted) over that same span, dropped 0.7 percent – from 3.8 to 3.1. Among surrounding counties, Gonza…