Austin State Agency Job Fair October 29 Brings 17 Texas Agencies to North Austin

Name: State Agency Job Fair, Austin
Start: 2026-10-29T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-29T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Workforce Solutions Capital Area North Career Center

AUSTIN, TX — Austin is a state capital, and the State of Texas is one of the biggest employers in town. On Thursday, October 29, recruiters from 17 Texas state agencies will set up under one roof at the Workforce Solutions Capital Area North Career Center on the I-35 frontage road for a three-hour State Agency Job Fair, open to every job seeker.

TxDOT, Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Railroad Commission, TCEQ, the Office of the Governor and a dozen more agencies, one morning, one room in North Austin.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	State Agency Job Fair
Date	Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time	9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central
Location	Workforce Solutions Capital Area, North Career Center, 9001 N IH 35, Austin, TX 78753
Format	In person
Registration	Register online
Eligibility	Open to all job seekers

🏆 Who's Recruiting: The 17 Agencies

According to the Workforce Solutions Capital Area event page, these agencies are scheduled to attend:

Office of the Governor
Railroad Commission of Texas
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Gregory S. Coleman Unit
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Texas Department of Insurance
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Texas Medical Board
Texas Military Department
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas Veteran Leadership Program
Texas Veterans Commission (HR)
Texas Water Development Board
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

That spread is the point. A single morning covers regulators, field agencies, public safety, social services and the governor's own office. Workforce Solutions says it wants veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, recent graduates and career changers in particular, but nobody is turned away.

No headcount has been announced, and the event page does not list specific openings by agency. Treat it as a chance to meet the people who do the hiring, learn which postings are live, and find out how each agency's application process works.

💼 What State Work Looks Like in Austin

State jobs here are not just desk jobs downtown near the Capitol. The agencies on this list hire engineers and inspectors, caseworkers and investigators, environmental scientists and accountants, IT staff, administrative assistants, park staff and correctional officers. Some roles are based in Austin; others are posted around the state, so ask where the job actually reports.

Recruiters can also explain how the state's application system and salary schedules work, which helps if you have only ever applied to private employers. Ask about benefits, retirement and training, and get a straight answer on how long the hiring process usually takes.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Register first. Workforce Solutions asks attendees to sign up through its online form.
Bring printed resumes. Plan on several copies; 17 agencies means a lot of tables.
Spell out your experience. State applications reward detail, so list dates, duties and any licenses or certifications.
Veterans: bring your DD-214 information and ask each agency about veteran hiring preference.
Arrive early. The fair runs only until noon.

Veterans should also mark Thursday, November 5. That is the Hiring Red, White & You! veterans job fair at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex in East Austin. Different event, different venue, different focus.

🔎 Start Searching State and Public-Sector Jobs

Get a head start on what these agencies post, and on the private employers that hire for the same skills, before you walk in.

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FAQ

When and where is the Austin State Agency Job Fair?

Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to noon at the Workforce Solutions Capital Area North Career Center, 9001 N IH 35, Austin, TX 78753.

Who can attend?

The event is open to all job seekers. Veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, recent graduates and career changers are especially encouraged.

Do I need to register?

Yes. Workforce Solutions Capital Area lists an online registration form on its event page.

Which agencies will be there?

Seventeen, including TxDOT, Texas Parks and Wildlife, TCEQ, the Railroad Commission, the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Office of the Governor.

Will agencies hire on the spot?

Do not count on it. No headcount or on-site offers have been announced. Expect to learn about open postings and how to apply.

Is there a cost to attend?

The event page does not mention a fee. If cost matters to your plans, confirm with Workforce Solutions Capital Area before you go.

Your Next Step Toward a State Job

Create a LocalJobPage profile at /register and keep your Austin search moving after the fair. For more tools, visit the Career Center.

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