Texas Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Texas posted 10 WARN Act notices in April 2023, affecting an estimated 1,124 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and up 456% versus April 2022. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 311 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 275 |
| Retail | 2 | 145 |
| Education | 1 | 120 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 113 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 98 |
| Utilities | 1 | 62 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 311 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 275 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 2 | 347 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 308 |
| Moore | 1 | 113 |
| Collin | 1 | 100 |
| Winkler | 1 | 98 |
Bexar saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 347 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 2 | 347 |
| Fort Worth | 1 | 175 |
| Grapevine | 1 | 133 |
| Cactus | 1 | 113 |
| McKinney | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Ibex Global Solutions (San Antonio) at its San Antonio facility, reporting 227 affected workers. Stanley Black & Decker-Fort Worth followed with 175 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.