Texas Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Texas filed 26 WARN Act notices in April 2019, impacting roughly 2,270 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 32% versus April 2018. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 618 |
| Retail | 2 | 473 |
| Transportation | 5 | 330 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 324 |
| Accommodation & Food | 6 | 291 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 136 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 85 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 13 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 618 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 473 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 5 | 533 |
| Potter | 1 | 327 |
| Parker | 1 | 249 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 241 |
| Bexar | 4 | 234 |
Dallas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 533 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 2 | 473 |
| Amarillo | 1 | 327 |
| Weatherford | 1 | 249 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 241 |
| Brownwood | 1 | 223 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Walmart #949 at its Dallas facility, reporting 415 affected workers. Sitel-Amarillo followed with 327 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.