Texas Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Texas filed 10 WARN Act notices in April 2023, impacting roughly 1,124 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 456% versus April 2022. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 311 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 275 |
| Retail | 2 | 145 |
| Education | 1 | 120 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 113 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 98 |
| Utilities | 1 | 62 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 311 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 275 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 2 | 347 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 308 |
| Moore | 1 | 113 |
| Collin | 1 | 100 |
| Winkler | 1 | 98 |
Bexar felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 347 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 2 | 347 |
| Fort Worth | 1 | 175 |
| Grapevine | 1 | 133 |
| Cactus | 1 | 113 |
| McKinney | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Ibex Global Solutions (San Antonio) at its San Antonio facility, reporting 227 affected workers. Stanley Black & Decker-Fort Worth followed with 175 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.