Texas Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Texas submitted 12 WARN Act notices in July 2021, putting at risk an estimated 1,178 workers — up substantially from June and down 71% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 2 | 372 |
| Transportation | 6 | 332 |
| Construction | 1 | 250 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 80 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 78 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 66 |
The Government sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 372 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 332 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Willacy | 2 | 372 |
| Lamar | 1 | 250 |
| Dallas | 3 | 169 |
| Harris | 1 | 81 |
| Fort Bend | 1 | 80 |
Willacy absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 372 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Raymondville | 2 | 372 |
| Paris | 1 | 250 |
| Houston | 1 | 81 |
| Sugar Land | 1 | 80 |
| Wichita Falls | 1 | 78 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Turner Industries at its Paris facility, reporting 250 affected workers. Management & Training-Willacy County Regional Correction followed with 186 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.