Texas Layoffs — August 2023
Employers in Texas reported 21 WARN Act notices in August 2023, displacing an estimated 1,713 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and up 11% versus August 2022. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 695 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 317 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 315 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 209 |
| Transportation | 1 | 92 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 85 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 695 workers across 7 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 317 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 5 | 561 |
| Dallas | 4 | 356 |
| Harris | 4 | 214 |
| Fort Bend | 1 | 153 |
| Williamson | 2 | 95 |
Tarrant saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 561 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 1 | 280 |
| Richardson | 2 | 205 |
| Austin | 2 | 179 |
| Deer Park | 1 | 163 |
| Sugar Land | 1 | 153 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from FedEx Supply Chain Logistics & Electronics (Ft. Worth) at its Fort Worth facility, reporting 280 affected workers. CVS Health (Richardson) followed with 167 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.