Texas Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Texas recorded 25 WARN Act notices in August 2020, covering approximately 2,921 workers — marking a decline from July and up 38% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 12 | 1,426 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 600 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 396 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 240 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 72 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 45 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,426 workers across 12 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 600 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 6 | 965 |
| Harris | 5 | 647 |
| Travis | 5 | 494 |
| Dallas | 5 | 414 |
| Maverick | 1 | 174 |
Bexar was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 965 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 6 | 965 |
| Houston | 5 | 647 |
| Austin | 5 | 494 |
| Dallas | 2 | 205 |
| Eagle Pass | 1 | 174 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was JW Marriot Resort and SPA - San Antonio at its San Antonio facility, reporting 461 affected workers. Rex Staffing LLC-Country Fresh Products followed with 310 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.