The Texas economy continues to create more jobs despite lower oil prices.  Texas gained 2.6% annual growth rate compared with 2.2% for rest of U. S.  This according to the TX Real Estate Center Monthly Review.  Odessa ranked first in job creation, followed by Midland, Dallas-Plano-Irving, Corpus Christi & Beaumont-Port Arthur.  The state’s unemployment rate in April was 4% with Amarillo the lowest, followed by Midland, Austin-Round Rock, Lubbock, College Station-Bryan & San Antonio-NewBraunfels.  MORE TO COME!