Texas Layoffs — July 2022
Employers in Texas filed 12 WARN Act notices in July 2022, impacting roughly 1,050 workers — representing a pullback from June and down 11% versus July 2021. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 3 | 228 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 152 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 125 |
| Transportation | 1 | 116 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 115 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 110 |
| Retail | 1 | 90 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 78 |
The Agriculture sector led the way in workforce reductions with 228 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 152 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 3 | 290 |
| Cameron | 2 | 207 |
| Harris | 1 | 125 |
| El Paso | 1 | 90 |
| Chambers | 1 | 83 |
Tarrant absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 290 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1 | 125 |
| Fort Worth | 1 | 116 |
| South Padre Is | 1 | 115 |
| Arlington | 1 | 110 |
| Los Fresnos | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved ION Geophysical at its Houston facility, reporting 125 affected workers. GXO Logistics of Texas followed with 116 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Agriculture 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.