Texas Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Texas submitted 8 WARN Act notices in December 2019, putting at risk an estimated 312 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 96 workers across 2 notices. Separately, 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 was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.