Texas Layoffs — December 2015
Employers in Texas recorded 13 WARN Act notices in December 2015, covering approximately 1,128 workers — marking a decline from November and up 152% versus December 2014. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 438 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 351 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 183 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 106 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 50 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 438 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 351 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 5 | 486 |
| Bexar | 2 | 183 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 125 |
| Wichita | 1 | 114 |
| Dallas | 1 | 100 |
Harris felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 486 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 5 | 486 |
| San Antonio | 2 | 183 |
| Westlake | 2 | 125 |
| Wichita Falls | 1 | 114 |
| Dallas | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Aramark at its Houston facility, reporting 324 affected workers. Aramark followed with 114 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Texas. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.