Texas Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Texas reported 13 WARN Act notices in January 2026, displacing an estimated 2,927 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and up 105% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 225 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2,119 |
| Retail | 1 | 202 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 184 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 148 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 85 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 31 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 2,119 workers across 7 notices. Notably, Retail reported 202 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Potter | 1 | 1,761 |
| Harris | 3 | 278 |
| Denton | 2 | 215 |
| Cameron | 2 | 189 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 174 |
Potter absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 1,761 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo | 1 | 1,761 |
| Houston | 2 | 276 |
| Harlingen | 2 | 189 |
| Frisco | 1 | 184 |
| Arlington | 2 | 174 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Tyson Foods, Inc (Amarillo B-Shift Operations) Updated at its Amarillo facility, reporting 1,761 affected workers. Francesca's (Houston) followed with 202 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Texas labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.