Texas Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Texas submitted 10 WARN Act notices in November 2019, putting at risk an estimated 1,620 workers — down from October and down 31% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 162 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 981 |
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 227 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 192 |
| Utilities | 1 | 112 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 108 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 981 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Mining & Energy reported 227 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 2 | 1,130 |
| Harris | 4 | 321 |
| Ector | 1 | 112 |
| Collin | 3 | 57 |
Bexar was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 1,130 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 2 | 1,130 |
| Galena Park | 2 | 170 |
| Houston | 2 | 151 |
| Odessa | 1 | 112 |
| Plano | 3 | 57 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Nix Hospital-Nix Behavioral Health Center at its San Antonio facility, reporting 972 affected workers. Geo Secure Services followed with 158 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.