Texas Layoffs — January 2019
Employers in Texas reported 15 WARN Act notices in January 2019, displacing an estimated 1,618 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 51% versus January 2018. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 601 |
| Transportation | 4 | 309 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 236 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 203 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 128 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 93 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 48 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 601 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 309 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 4 | 743 |
| Tarrant | 5 | 516 |
| Travis | 3 | 207 |
| Lamar | 1 | 126 |
| Webb | 1 | 20 |
Dallas absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 743 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 3 | 659 |
| Austin | 3 | 207 |
| Arlington | 1 | 206 |
| DFW Airport | 2 | 203 |
| Paris | 1 | 126 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Kohl's-Dallas at its Dallas facility, reporting 330 affected workers. AllianceOne Receivables Management followed with 236 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.