Texas Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Texas posted 12 WARN Act notices in July 2021, affecting an estimated 1,178 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 71% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 2 | 372 |
| Transportation | 6 | 332 |
| Construction | 1 | 250 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 78 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 66 |
The Government sector saw the heaviest impact with 372 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 332 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Willacy | 2 | 372 |
| Lamar | 1 | 250 |
| Dallas | 3 | 169 |
| Harris | 1 | 81 |
| Fort Bend | 1 | 80 |
Willacy felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 372 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Raymondville | 2 | 372 |
| Paris | 1 | 250 |
| Houston | 1 | 81 |
| Sugar Land | 1 | 80 |
| Wichita Falls | 1 | 78 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Turner Industries at its Paris facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Management & Training-Willacy County Regional Correction followed with 186 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.