Texas Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Texas reported 26 WARN Act notices in February 2023, displacing an estimated 2,186 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 2502% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 844 |
| Retail | 9 | 564 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 281 |
| Transportation | 4 | 198 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 186 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 104 |
| Utilities | 1 | 9 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 844 workers across 6 notices. Notably, Retail reported 564 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 3 | 496 |
| Dallas | 4 | 304 |
| Bexar | 2 | 205 |
| Harris | 4 | 202 |
| Potter | 1 | 200 |
Tarrant felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 496 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 4 | 506 |
| San Antonio | 2 | 205 |
| Amarillo | 1 | 200 |
| Austin | 3 | 177 |
| Garland | 1 | 161 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Walmart at its Fort Worth facility, reporting 363 affected workers. Owens Corning Amarillo Facility followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.