Estimates place Texas 3rd in the nation for Amazon workforce size.

The Texas Workforce Commission has tapped veteran state tech and policy hand Steve Pier as its next executive director, the agency announced this week. Pier will take over on Feb. 2 after a run at the Texas Department of Information Resources, where he served as deputy executive director and the state's deputy chief information officer.

Texans looking for work could receive additional support under new state laws designed to reinforce the career training that has positioned Texas as a leader in workforce development. One of the most significant actions for workforce training was House ...

Texas Workforce Commission appoints Steve Pier executive director starting Feb. 2, citing his tech and AI expertise to guide workforce programs.