Texas Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Texas posted 11 WARN Act notices in January 2021, affecting an estimated 841 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and down 70% versus January 2020. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 451 |
| Transportation | 2 | 156 |
| Retail | 2 | 134 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 100 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 451 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 156 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 4 | 271 |
| Harris | 3 | 165 |
| Dallas | 1 | 151 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 99 |
| Cameron | 1 | 96 |
Bexar was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 271 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 3 | 167 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 151 |
| Universal City | 1 | 104 |
| Nederland | 1 | 99 |
| Baytown | 1 | 97 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Johnson Controls-Ruskin Rooftop Systems at its Carrollton facility, reporting 151 affected workers. VT Industries followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.