Texas is poised to experience a fresh wave of job losses, with WARN Act filings indicating nearly 1,900 layoffs are expected between August and October. Houston-area workers will be hardest hit, as major employers announce cutbacks.
Texas is preparing for a significant increase in job losses, as recent filings under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act indicate that nearly 1,900 positions are expected to be eliminated over the next three months. The forthcoming layoffs, scheduled to begin in early August and continue through October, will affect various sectors throughout the state, with the Houston metro area expected to face the most significant impact.
Harris County is poised to experience 1,146 job cuts, marking the highest number in the state, followed by Hidalgo County with 221 and Dallas County with 216. Additional cities impacted are Odessa, Pearland, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Paris, McAllen, Weslaco, and Channelview.
Southwest Key Programs, a nonprofit that offers shelter services for immigrant children, is set to implement the most significant single job cut, laying off 1,213 employees due to the loss of federal grant funding. The recent downturn has resulted in job cuts in Arizona.
In related developments, Equus Workforce Solutions is set to reduce its workforce by 207 positions across the state. Turner Industries has announced plans to lay off 211 employees at its pipe fabrication facility in Paris, Texas. UPS is set to close a facility in Dallas, resulting in the loss of 62 jobs, while Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast is making cuts to 114 positions as part of a restructuring plan that involves the closure of two clinics in the Houston area. Solarcycle, Inc., a company that specializes in solar panel recycling plans to reduce its workforce by laying off 70 employees.
The job cuts occur in the context of wider economic instability. Analysts indicate that companies are exercising caution due to the possibility of escalating trade conflicts, increased tariffs, and changing federal regulations.
The July national employment report revealed that hiring has decelerated more than anticipated, indicating that although large-scale layoffs are not prevalent nationwide, numerous companies are hesitant to pursue expansion.
In Texas, the WARN Act filings underscore the reality that, despite a robust job market, specific sectors remain at risk due to shifts in funding, corporate reorganizations, and economic challenges.
