Labor shortage occurred in Texas because as most of the young men were drafted in the army.
Step-by-step explanation:
During the the war the farmers were asked to produce more and more goods with limited workers as most of the labor were enlisted in the army. As a result there was shortage of food took place specially fruits and vegetables.
There was shortage of labor due to the Great Depression, unemployment took place. Although during the war many jobs were created but less young men were available for civilian jobs. There was short in grocery clerks as a result the retailers had to stop delivery. Many retired person, students as well as housewife started entering in the labor market as there was shortage of labor.