The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has noted that although payroll employment in Texas contracted by 1.25 million jobs in March and April, it was less severe of a contraction than in other parts of the country.

Millions of Texas residents have filed for unemployment since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March. The unemployment rate is almost double the figure in January, and although the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas sees some recovery, it’s a grim picture.

Despite the Texas economy recovering from the initial COVID-19 pandemic disruptions during May and June, July saw a resurgence of coronavirus cases and the economy has taken another hit.