Texas Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in Texas filed 3 WARN Act notices in November 2021, impacting roughly 389 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 64% versus November 2020. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 160 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 127 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 102 |
The Mining & Energy sector led the way in workforce reductions with 160 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Arts & Entertainment reported 127 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rusk | 1 | 160 |
| McLennan | 1 | 127 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 102 |
Rusk bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 160 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tatum | 1 | 160 |
| Waco | 1 | 127 |
| Spring | 1 | 102 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminant Mining Co.-Martin Lake Liberty Mine | Tatum | 160 | ||
| YMCA - Waco | Waco | 127 | ||
| Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services | Spring | 102 |
The single largest action involved Luminant Mining Co.-Martin Lake Liberty Mine at its Tatum facility, reporting 160 affected workers. YMCA - Waco followed with 127 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.