Texas Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Texas filed 24 WARN Act notices in March 2021, impacting roughly 1,965 workers — representing a notable rise over February and down 96% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 523 |
| Healthcare | 5 | 330 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 276 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 257 |
| Transportation | 6 | 235 |
| Retail | 1 | 217 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 70 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 57 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 523 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 330 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 7 | 763 |
| Hidalgo | 3 | 282 |
| Tarrant | 6 | 258 |
| Harris | 2 | 192 |
| Travis | 2 | 119 |
Dallas felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 763 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 4 | 494 |
| Fort Worth | 5 | 208 |
| Houston | 2 | 192 |
| Mission | 1 | 141 |
| Addison | 1 | 134 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Walmart #5931 at its Dallas facility, reporting 217 affected workers. Hilton Anatole followed with 206 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.