Texas Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Texas recorded 21 WARN Act notices in August 2019, covering approximately 2,120 workers — marking a decline from July and up 71% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 101 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 869 |
| Utilities | 7 | 383 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 184 |
| Transportation | 2 | 169 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 103 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 100 |
| Retail | 1 | 86 |
| Construction | 2 | 81 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 869 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Utilities reported 383 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 2 | 769 |
| Harris | 7 | 347 |
| Dallas | 4 | 273 |
| Bell | 1 | 271 |
| Ector | 2 | 184 |
Bexar saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 769 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 2 | 769 |
| Houston | 7 | 347 |
| Temple | 1 | 271 |
| Odessa | 2 | 184 |
| Pecos | 2 | 138 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Nix Home Care Facility at its San Antonio facility, reporting 585 affected workers. TTEC Healthcare Solutions followed with 271 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.