Texas Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Texas reported 11 WARN Act notices in February 2026, displacing an estimated 963 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 74% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 120 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 113 |
| Government | 1 | 96 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 57 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 54 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 120 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 113 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 4 | 423 |
| Tarrant | 1 | 120 |
| Travis | 1 | 100 |
| Bexar | 1 | 96 |
| El Paso | 1 | 92 |
Harris felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 423 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 4 | 423 |
| Fort Worth | 1 | 120 |
| Austin | 1 | 100 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 96 |
| El Paso | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Walgreens (Greens Rd.) at its Houston facility, reporting 159 affected workers. Stockyards Hotel and H3 Ranch followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food 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.