Texas Layoffs — January 2024
Employers in Texas posted 22 WARN Act notices in January 2024, affecting an estimated 2,942 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and down 22% versus January 2023. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 5 | 662 |
| Transportation | 3 | 537 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 535 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 509 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 365 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 334 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 662 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 537 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 5 | 988 |
| Harris | 4 | 608 |
| Bexar | 3 | 402 |
| Collin | 1 | 365 |
| Travis | 3 | 219 |
Tarrant was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 988 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grapevine | 3 | 514 |
| San Antonio | 3 | 402 |
| Richardson | 1 | 365 |
| Stafford | 2 | 337 |
| Houston | 3 | 325 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Genpact US Services at its Richardson facility, reporting 365 affected workers. HMS Host-DFW Airport followed with 334 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.