Texas Layoffs — September 2023
Employers in Texas posted 15 WARN Act notices in September 2023, affecting an estimated 1,646 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 302% versus September 2022. The average filing covered 110 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5 | 574 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 331 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 276 |
| Utilities | 1 | 165 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 104 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 103 |
| Construction | 1 | 66 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 27 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 574 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 331 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 2 | 321 |
| McLennan | 1 | 300 |
| Bexar | 4 | 279 |
| Nueces | 2 | 182 |
| Smith | 1 | 163 |
Tarrant felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 321 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waco | 1 | 300 |
| San Antonio | 4 | 279 |
| Ft. Worth | 1 | 165 |
| Tyler | 1 | 163 |
| Fort Worth | 1 | 156 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Owens-Brockway Glass Container at its Waco facility, reporting 300 affected workers. ED Tucker Powersports followed with 165 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.