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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Texas Association of Business (TAB) Interim President and CEO Megan Mauro to serve as Co-Chair of the newly formed Texas Jobs Council, an advisory group focused on strengthening Texas’ workforce pipeline and ensuring Texans are prepared to fill high-demand jobs across key industries. The Council will be tasked with identifying practical workforce solutions in Texas, focused on executive actions and rule making that state agencies can act on immediately, as well as forward-thinking policy and legislative recommendations ahead of the 90th Legislative Session. In November 2026, the Council will deliver a final report outlining recommended executive actions and legislative proposals to strengthen Texas’ workforce development system.

“At a time when Texas is continuing to lead the nation in job creation and economic prosperity, it is more critical than ever to collaborate closely with industry leaders, educational institutions, and state agencies to ensure we can meet the workforce needs of the future,” Mauro said following her appointment.

“I look forward to working with the Texas Jobs Council members to identify bold, practical solutions to our workforce development challenges so that Texas employers continue to have a strong pipeline of talent to serve the needs of our dynamic and growing industries.”

The Texas Jobs Council’s work will be supported by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and partner agencies including the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), focusing on:

  • Better alignment between education pathways and workforce demand;
  • Expansion of apprenticeships and on-the-job training opportunities;
  • Increasing awareness of skilled trades and technical careers;
  • Improving how industry communicates workforce needs to the education system; and
  • Identifying regulatory or administrative barriers that can be addressed through executive action

Council participants will include leaders from major Texas industry associations, labor organizations, and state agencies, including representatives from manufacturing, energy, construction, and skilled trades unions.

For more information about the Texas Jobs Council, click here.

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