Texas Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Texas reported 3 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 1,015 workers. The average filing covered 338 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
1,015
Workers Affected
338
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 959 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 56 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 959 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 56 workers.
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 most significant filing came from Spirit Airlines (IAH) May 2026 at its Houston facility, reporting 515 affected workers. Spirit Airlines (DFW) May 2026 followed with 444 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Texas for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Texas.