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Texas' health care workforce has increased 123% in 30 years. State officials say it isn't enough
By Abigail Ruhman, KERA at Houston Public Media
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Health care is the largest and fastest growing industry in Texas — but the workforce isn't growing fast enough to meet increasing demand. Workforce shortages are getting worse, according to testimony from state officials during a House Committee on Public Health hearing.
Key takeaway Workforce shortages are getting worse, according to testimony from state officials during a House Committee on Public Health hearing.
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Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? Health care is the largest and fastest growing industry in Texas — but the workforce isn't growing fast enough to meet increasing demand. Workforce shortages are getting worse, according to testimony from state officials during a House Committee on Public Health hearing.
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