H-E-B says that it is now the largest private employer in Texas, according to the Austin-American Statesman.
The Texas grocery store chain announced today that it now employs over 100,000 employees with over 90,000 in Texas and 10,000 in Mexico. According to a press release, the company has created over 24,000 jobs since 2008.
H-E-B has shops around Texas, with the closest to Amarillo being in Big Spring.
Forbes ranked H-E-B is the 12th largest private company last year.