Texas Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in Texas posted 10 WARN Act notices in November 2023, affecting an estimated 558 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 49% versus November 2022. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 168 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 150 |
| Retail | 2 | 119 |
| Transportation | 1 | 64 |
| Utilities | 1 | 53 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 4 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 168 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 3 | 213 |
| Williamson | 1 | 150 |
| Dallas | 4 | 66 |
| Travis | 1 | 65 |
| Tarrant | 1 | 64 |
Harris was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 213 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 3 | 213 |
| Cedar Park | 1 | 150 |
| Dallas | 3 | 126 |
| Austin | 1 | 65 |
| Richardson | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Hyliion at its Cedar Park facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Whole Food Market (Midtown Houston) followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.