Texas Layoffs — May 2026
Employers in Texas filed 3 WARN Act notices in May 2026, impacting roughly 1,015 workers — representing a pullback from April and down 63% versus May 2025. The average filing covered 338 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 959 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 56 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 959 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 56 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 1 | 515 |
| Dallas | 1 | 444 |
| Tarrant | 1 | 56 |
Harris bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 515 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1 | 515 |
| Dallas | 1 | 444 |
| Fort Worth | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines (IAH) May 2026 | Houston | 515 | ||
| Spirit Airlines (DFW) May 2026 | Dallas | 444 | ||
| Amcor Rigid Packaging USA | Fort Worth | 56 |
The single largest action involved Spirit Airlines (IAH) May 2026 at its Houston facility, reporting 515 affected workers. Spirit Airlines (DFW) May 2026 followed with 444 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.