Texas Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Texas reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2021, displacing an estimated 175 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 94% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 134 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 41 |
The Other sector topped the list of affected industries with 134 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 41 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 1 | 134 |
| Bexar | 1 | 41 |
El Paso absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 134 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 1 | 134 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odle Management Group | El Paso | 134 | ||
| The Children's Shelter-Family Tapestry | San Antonio | 41 |
The most significant filing came from Odle Management Group at its El Paso facility, reporting 134 affected workers. The Children's Shelter-Family Tapestry followed with 41 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Other 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.