Texas Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Texas reported 10 WARN Act notices in August 2021, displacing an estimated 1,089 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 63% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 538 |
| Utilities | 5 | 431 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 120 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 538 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Utilities reported 431 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 1 | 366 |
| Howard | 1 | 135 |
| Tarrant | 1 | 120 |
| Bell | 2 | 120 |
| Dallas | 1 | 119 |
Bexar was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 366 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 1 | 366 |
| Big Spring | 1 | 135 |
| Ft. Worth | 1 | 120 |
| Killeen | 2 | 120 |
| Garland | 1 | 119 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Interim Healthcare-San Antonio at its San Antonio facility, reporting 366 affected workers. Basic Energy Services-Big Springs2 followed with 135 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.