Texas: Exploring new opportunities for recruitment firms

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By APSCo United Kingdom October 14, 2026 2 minutes read time

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As an economic powerhouse, this market could offer exciting opportunities for recruitment firms looking to expand internationally.

APSCo is running a Trade Delegation in January 2027, helping members gain insights into the local recruitment market, understand compliance requirements and build valuable connections.

With seminars and hosted meetings alongside local market, staffing and compliance experts, the delegation would help members assess the opportunities and practicalities of expanding into a new market.

Why consider expanding into Texas?

A growing recruitment market: Texas recorded 6.7% year-on-year growth in employment services in Q1 2026, equivalent to an increase of 19,700 jobs, according to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), as noted in our June 2026 US Board Briefing.
Opportunities across multiple sectors: Texas has a diverse economy spanning technology, energy, healthcare and finance. Our briefing also highlights growing demand linked to AI investment, including data centre infrastructure, energy and utilities, cybersecurity, cloud and DevOps, and advanced manufacturing.
Access to the wider US market: The US offers a substantial recruitment market, with higher salaries and markups potentially supporting stronger profit margins for firms that successfully establish themselves.

What should you consider?

Where to focus: Cities such as Austin, Dallas and Houston offer different business environments and talent pools, so it's important to identify where your expertise fits best.
Local regulations and costs: US employment laws, worker classification, pay transparency, wage requirements, tax obligations and business structures all need careful consideration. Requirements can vary across federal, state and local levels.
Taking a phased approach: Expanding doesn't necessarily mean opening an office straight away. Firms could consider starting remotely, potentially using an employer-of-record (EOR) arrangement, before establishing a US entity and scaling once demand is proven.
Building connections: Local knowledge and relationships are key to understanding the market, navigating compliance and identifying potential opportunities.