AUSTIN, Texas - Texas is outpacing the nation's annual job growth rate by 0. 8 percentage points, according to a report released by the Texas Workforce Commission.

By the numbers: The state added 154,300 non-agricultural jobs over the past year for a growth rate of 1. 1%, the TWC said.

Data compiled by the TWC shows professional and business services led industry gains, with 69,400 jobs added over the last 12 months.