The Bains

Four of the best 5 labor markets in the country are in Texas, according to a new study by Portfolio.com. All 100 metropolitan areas in the study have 5% private-sector jobs disappear, but
the TEXAS FOUR HAVE A 2.6% DECREASE. The 4 markets are Austin, San Antonio,, Houston &
Dallas-Fort Worth with Baton Rouge, LA in 3rd place. Texas markets still have 589,500 more jobs
than 5 years ago. Figures were pulled form the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics date for 2004-90 & raw & percentage changes in private-sector employment.