Texas Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Texas posted 15 WARN Act notices in September 2019, affecting an estimated 1,067 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 8% versus September 2018. The average filing covered 71 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 280 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 236 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 177 |
| Retail | 1 | 80 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 78 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 60 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 40 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 280 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 236 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 3 | 285 |
| Gregg | 1 | 177 |
| Harris | 3 | 140 |
| Collin | 2 | 137 |
| Webb | 1 | 111 |
Dallas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 285 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Longview | 1 | 177 |
| Dallas | 2 | 169 |
| Garland | 1 | 116 |
| Laredo | 1 | 111 |
| Allen | 1 | 104 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Concentrix at its Longview facility, reporting 177 affected workers. El Rio Grande Facility followed with 116 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.