County, state jobless rate rises; national rate drops slightly

Texas’ unemployment rate (8.1%) in November rose above the national rate (6.7%), while Lampasas County’s rate ticked up to 6%.

The 6% rate was Lampasas County’s highest since May, an increase from October’s 4.8% rate.

“As Texas businesses and job seekers adapt to changes in our economy, we can expect continued fluctuations, but TWC will continue to respond to trending needs and offer resources to wo…