Texas Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Texas submitted 11 WARN Act notices in January 2021, putting at risk an estimated 841 workers — down from December and down 70% versus January 2020. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 451 |
| Transportation | 2 | 156 |
| Retail | 2 | 134 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 100 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 451 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 156 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 4 | 271 |
| Harris | 3 | 165 |
| Dallas | 1 | 151 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 99 |
| Cameron | 1 | 96 |
Bexar bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 271 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 3 | 167 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 151 |
| Universal City | 1 | 104 |
| Nederland | 1 | 99 |
| Baytown | 1 | 97 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Johnson Controls-Ruskin Rooftop Systems at its Carrollton facility, reporting 151 affected workers. VT Industries followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.