Texas Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Texas posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, affecting an estimated 233 workers. The average filing covered 116 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
233
Workers Affected
116
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Texas (DOL/BLS)
4.3%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
15,678
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
1.07%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 202 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 31 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 202 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 31 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francesca's (Houston) | Houston | 202 | ||
| Congo, LLC (Updated March 2026) | Lewisville | 31 |
The largest notice was filed by Francesca's (Houston) at its Houston facility, reporting 202 affected workers. Congo, LLC (Updated March 2026) followed with 31 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Texas for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Texas.