Texas Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Texas reported 8 WARN Act notices in December 2019, displacing an estimated 312 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 35% versus December 2018. The average filing covered 39 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 96 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 80 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 55 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 18 |
| Utilities | 1 | 5 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 96 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 2 | 135 |
| Collin | 2 | 58 |
| Angelina | 1 | 49 |
| Travis | 1 | 47 |
| Dallas | 1 | 18 |
Harris felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 135 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2 | 135 |
| Plano | 2 | 58 |
| Burke | 1 | 49 |
| Austin | 1 | 47 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Yauatcha Houston at its Houston facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Stewart and Stevenson followed with 55 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.