Texas Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in Texas posted 37 WARN Act notices in November 2020, affecting an estimated 1,089 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 33% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 29 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 17 | 249 |
| Transportation | 5 | 186 |
| Accommodation & Food | 9 | 163 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 139 |
| Government | 1 | 135 |
| Construction | 2 | 131 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 86 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 249 workers across 17 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 186 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 6 | 485 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 113 |
| Tarrant | 7 | 93 |
| Travis | 2 | 70 |
| Starr | 2 | 48 |
Dallas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 485 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 3 | 225 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 139 |
| Port Neches | 1 | 113 |
| Fort Worth | 7 | 93 |
| Austin | 2 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Hilite Industries-Automotive at its Carrollton facility, reporting 139 affected workers. Laz Parking Texas followed with 135 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.