Texas Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in Texas submitted 10 WARN Act notices in June 2019, putting at risk an estimated 878 workers — down from May and up 10% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 444 |
| Education | 2 | 173 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 138 |
| Retail | 1 | 90 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 19 |
| Utilities | 1 | 14 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 444 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Education reported 173 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 349 |
| Harris | 4 | 322 |
| Potter | 1 | 95 |
| El Paso | 2 | 93 |
| Dallas | 1 | 19 |
Jefferson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 349 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Port Arthur | 2 | 349 |
| Houston | 4 | 322 |
| Amarillo | 1 | 95 |
| El Paso | 2 | 93 |
| Richardson | 1 | 19 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Christus St Mary Hospital at its Port Arthur facility, reporting 199 affected workers. Christus St Mary Hospital followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.