Texas Layoffs — November 2022
Employers in Texas filed 17 WARN Act notices in November 2022, impacting roughly 1,095 workers — representing a notable rise over October and up 181% versus November 2021. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 8 | 444 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 356 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 181 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 99 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 15 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 444 workers across 8 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 356 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Travis | 8 | 444 |
| Harris | 3 | 191 |
| Bexar | 1 | 134 |
| Dallas | 2 | 132 |
| Tarrant | 1 | 95 |
Travis absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 444 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 8 | 444 |
| Dallas | 3 | 181 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 134 |
| Houston | 2 | 114 |
| Grand Prairie | 1 | 95 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Meta Platforms, Inc. (West 3rd) at its Austin facility, reporting 154 affected workers. Meta/Facebook followed with 154 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Texas labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology 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.