Texas Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Texas reported 25 WARN Act notices in August 2020, displacing an estimated 2,921 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and up 38% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 12 | 1,426 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 600 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 396 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 240 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 72 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 45 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,426 workers across 12 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 600 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 6 | 965 |
| Harris | 5 | 647 |
| Travis | 5 | 494 |
| Dallas | 5 | 414 |
| Maverick | 1 | 174 |
Bexar saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 965 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 6 | 965 |
| Houston | 5 | 647 |
| Austin | 5 | 494 |
| Dallas | 2 | 205 |
| Eagle Pass | 1 | 174 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from JW Marriot Resort and SPA - San Antonio at its San Antonio facility, reporting 461 affected workers. Rex Staffing LLC-Country Fresh Products followed with 310 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.