Texas Layoffs — July 2022
Employers in Texas reported 12 WARN Act notices in July 2022, displacing an estimated 1,050 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 11% versus July 2021. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 3 | 228 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 152 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 125 |
| Transportation | 1 | 116 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 115 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 110 |
| Retail | 1 | 90 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 78 |
The Agriculture sector topped the list of affected industries with 228 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 152 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 3 | 290 |
| Cameron | 2 | 207 |
| Harris | 1 | 125 |
| El Paso | 1 | 90 |
| Chambers | 1 | 83 |
Tarrant was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 290 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1 | 125 |
| Fort Worth | 1 | 116 |
| South Padre Is | 1 | 115 |
| Arlington | 1 | 110 |
| Los Fresnos | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from ION Geophysical at its Houston facility, reporting 125 affected workers. GXO Logistics of Texas followed with 116 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Agriculture 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.