Texas Layoffs — October 2022
Employers in Texas filed 23 WARN Act notices in October 2022, impacting roughly 989 workers — representing a notable rise over September and up 465% versus October 2021. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 11 | 508 |
| Transportation | 3 | 265 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 114 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 92 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 4 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 3 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 2 |
The Utilities sector led the way in workforce reductions with 508 workers across 11 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 265 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 16 | 525 |
| Dallas | 3 | 298 |
| Travis | 3 | 163 |
| Brazoria | 1 | 3 |
Harris absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 525 workers across 16 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 16 | 525 |
| Lancaster | 1 | 206 |
| Austin | 3 | 163 |
| Dallas | 1 | 56 |
| Garland | 1 | 36 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved GXO Logistics at its Lancaster facility, reporting 206 affected workers. CenterPoint Energy followed with 204 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Texas labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Utilities 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.