Texas Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Texas reported 49 WARN Act notices in May 2025, displacing an estimated 2,765 workers — signaling an acceleration from April and down 71% versus May 2024. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 6 | 984 |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 654 |
| Education | 16 | 307 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 225 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 165 |
| Retail | 2 | 132 |
| Healthcare | 13 | 118 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 87 |
The Mining & Energy sector topped the list of affected industries with 984 workers across 6 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 654 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | 6 | 984 |
| Tarrant | 17 | 617 |
| Harris | 2 | 282 |
| Kaufman | 1 | 200 |
| Dallas | 1 | 165 |
Midland bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 984 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | 6 | 984 |
| Fort Worth | 12 | 548 |
| Houston | 3 | 337 |
| Forney | 1 | 200 |
| Irving | 1 | 165 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Chevron (Deauville Blvd) at its Midland facility, reporting 733 affected workers. FedEx Supply Chain Logistics & Electronics (Ft. Worth) followed with 305 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.