#texas

Recent layoffs at Microsoft-owned gaming studios in Texas have created uncertainty for the state's video game industry. ZeniMax Media, which owns Bethesda Game Studios and id Software, reported significant job reductions affecting over 150 workers across Austin and Richardson. These cuts are part of a broader industry trend driven by rising development costs and consolidation. While Austin remains a game development hub, experienced developers are finding fewer opportunities. The situation has made it difficult for some to recommend the industry to aspiring professionals.

Austin, Texas

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news/2026/09/23/austin-video-game-jobs-layoffs

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is grappling with the potential restoration of 50 librarian positions eliminated due to a significant budget deficit. While a new school board majority has reversed book bans and restored curriculum, librarian roles remain unfunded. A proposed tax increase and bond measure in November offer a potential avenue for funding these positions, but their inclusion is not guaranteed. The success of these measures is crucial for addressing budget shortfalls and potentially re-establishing vital library services for students.

Cypress, Texas

https://www.houstonpress.com/news/will-cy-fair-isd-bring-back-laid-off-librarians/

Oracle has implemented new job reductions impacting its Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas. These layoffs coincide with a significant increase in the company's capital expenditures, particularly for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company is forecasting substantial spending in the coming years to support its AI initiatives. This workforce restructuring is occurring simultaneously with aggressive investments in computing capacity. The affected employees were notified through email after their access to company systems was revoked.

Abilene, Texas

https://www.analyticsinsight.net/news/oracles-latest-job-cuts-reach-stargate-abilene-as-ai-spending-surges

A new Texas WARN notice dated September 8, 2026 lists Conifer Health Solutions with 1,037 workers affected.

That is a significant number for a single WARN filing and suggests a sizable workforce reduction. The notice itself does not provide enough detail here to determine which teams, roles, or locations are most affected.

If you work at Conifer and have information on the affected departments, locations, timing, severance, or whether this is part of a broader restructuring, please add what you know below.

Texas WARN notices posted - 1,459 workers across 3 employers

New Texas WARN notices dated September 8, 2026 show layoffs affecting 1,459 workers across three employers.

If you work for one of these employers and have additional details on the affected locations, teams, roles, severance, or layoff timing, add them below so others can better understand the scope of the cuts.

Planned water level reductions for Lake Austin this fall are expected to cause significant financial losses for local businesses. Several business owners anticipate layoffs and the cancellation of popular holiday events due to the reduced lake access. The drawdown, scheduled from October 12 to November 30, aims to facilitate dock maintenance and manage hydrilla growth. However, operators like Float On Boat Rentals and Austin Rental Boats foresee substantial revenue shortfalls and job cuts. Business owners are concerned about the short notice and the potential negative impact on tourism during a peak season.

Austin, Texas

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/lake-austin-drawdown-could-cost-jobs-cancel-holiday-events/amp/

Inter Ikea is implementing a global savings program that will result in 850 job eliminations. At least half of these reductions are expected to impact Swedish employees, with some facing voluntary separation or dismissal. Concurrently, the company is closing its San Marcos, Texas store, marking the thirteenth store closure globally this year. These actions occur amidst industry-wide challenges including reduced housing activity and softer consumer demand. The furniture giant is under significant pressure from these economic factors.

https://www.interiordaily.com/article/9873898/ikea-under-immense-pressure-as-layoffs-and-store-closures-hit-sweden-and-us/

What do you think is the over/under on a red state move? Nepo baby bluster or genuine concern?

Truist Financial Corporation is selling its near-prime auto loan portfolio for $5.5 billion. This strategic shift involves exiting the auto loan business. As a result, its subsidiary Regional Acceptance Corporation is closing an Arlington office. Over 200 full-time employees will be laid off from this location. The affected workers will begin losing their jobs in late November.

Arlington, Texas

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/jobs/article/truist-auto-loan-exit-triggers-205-arlington-22434850.php

Who was hit?

Airswift is undergoing a significant restructuring that will see its consulting and recruiting divisions rebranded under the Airswift name. The company's staffing division will be discontinued. Employee separations are scheduled to commence in October. This strategic shift aims to streamline operations and focus on core service areas. The rebranding signifies a new chapter for the organization.

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2026/09/16/new-tech-global-staffing-layoffs-airswift-deal.html

Any word on Wellmed Texas layoffs? I believe everyone was safe the rest of this year but not sure any more

NOV's Keystone Tower Systems will close its Pampa facility by early 2027. This closure will result in the permanent layoff of 79 employees. The first wave of layoffs is scheduled to begin in November. The facility has been in operation since 2021. No union represents the affected workers.

Pampa, Texas

https://www.newschannel10.com/2026/09/09/keystone-tower-systems-close-pampa-facility-layoff-79-workers/

I just submitted my claim and curious if it will get approved - wondering what others experiences have been!

Texas appears to be the hardest-hit state, with a significant number of reports coming from the Dallas area, including Frisco and Grand Prairie. Some users also reported disruptions to AT&T's cellular internet services.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/att-internet-outage-update-hundreds-report-fiber-and-broadband-services-down-texas-louisiana-affected-101788804996998.html

The Sheraton Arlington Hotel will cease operations permanently in early 2026. This closure will result in the termination of employment for 110 staff members. The hotel is situated near prominent local attractions in Arlington. The exact reasons for the hotel's closure have not been disclosed. A WARN Act notice was filed by the management company regarding the layoffs.

Arlington, Texas

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/arlington-sheraton-hotel-closing-lay-offs/287-c0142df5-95b4-460b-81f3-a8f5e5b191b8

Austin-based game developers are actively pursuing a union contract following recent layoffs at Microsoft's Xbox division. Workers at Bethesda Game Studios, now part of Microsoft, unionized earlier this year due to concerns about company changes and potential job cuts. The recent workforce reduction, impacting 1,600 employees immediately, has intensified negotiations between the Communications Workers of America and Microsoft. Union representatives allege unfair labor practices and "bad faith bargaining" by the company. The union's priorities include worker safety, job security, and safeguards against AI replacing human roles.

Austin, Texas

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-game-developers-push-for-union-contract-amid-microsofts-xbox-layoffs/amp/

E.W. Scripps Company has implemented widespread layoffs across its television stations to transition to a 24-hour AI-powered streaming model. This shift has resulted in a noticeable change in local newscasts, with reduced on-air talent and increased reliance on automated content. Viewers in Corpus Christi have expressed dissatisfaction with the new format at KRIS 6, citing a lack of personality and abrupt transitions. Many locals have indicated they are considering switching to competing news channels. The company aims for increased efficiency through this technological integration.

Corpus Christi, Texas

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/kris-6-loses-anchors-banter-120700035.html

I may have passed my PIP but I doubt it.

Education was a measurement and I still have a few Stand and Delivers to submit.
Met with manager at 2week interval and never again. We began focusing on the other PIP objectives ie, ensuring good customer interaction, presentations, etc.

I actually helped move project from POC to deployment as I am an AI FDE

Currently onboarded at customer and manager makes statements like “OP will continue to help get this to prod” “OP is getting contractor term extended for this deployment”.

I feel the uncertainty creeping on me and I just don’t know what to expect.
I’ve been PIP’d before and passed. That one was a 45-day PIP that I completed in 30-days. 90-days was a bit different.

What should I really expect come Tuesday?
What are some things I should do before then?

I’m in Texas if that helps.

Do you guys think they are done with layoffs?

Organizers for A Night in Old San Antonio have announced layoffs. The event is preparing for a significant redesign. This "reset" is scheduled to occur next year. The changes come ahead of the event's planned redesign. The announcement was made on Wednesday.

San Antonio, Texas

https://www.ksat.com/video/ksatplus/2026/08/20/niosa-organizers-announce-layoffs-reset-ahead-of-events-redesign/

https://abc13.com/post/harris-county-jury-awards-watson-grinding-explosion-survivors-more-61-million-latest-verdict-3m/19659865/

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A Harris County jury has awarded more than $61 million to survivors of the deadly 2020 Watson Grinding explosion, marking the latest multimillion-dollar verdict against 3M over the disaster.

FedEx will lay off 89 employees at its Alliance Ship Center location in Fort Worth. This reduction is part of a broader reorganization initiative that began in 2022. The goal of this initiative is to improve the company's efficiency and profitability. Affected employees have options including transfers, severance packages, or leaves of absence. This follows a previous layoff of 305 employees at a different Fort Worth site in May.

Fort Worth, Texas

https://communityimpact.com/keller-roanoke-northeast-fort-worth/business/fedex-to-lay-off-89-at-alliance-location-in-fort-worth/

The Fort Worth ISD board will vote on closing the International Newcomer Academy. This campus serves immigrant and refugee students learning English. The district is also planning significant staff reductions in emergent bilingual programs. These proposed cuts follow a recent state takeover and overhaul of the district. Families have been invited to a meeting to discuss the potential closure.

Fort Worth, Texas

https://www.keranews.org/education/2026-04-28/fort-worth-isd-school-closures-staff-lay-off

Has anyone else run into problems getting your unemployment paid in Texas? They denied our claims for payment because of getting the severance package! So now after 6 months separation, they will now start the 6 month clock to claim. So 6 months of logging every job search so far, and now have to keep on logging it. No one is even willing to interview a database programmer in their 60’s! We appealed, and it took them 12 weeks to finally set up a hearing on it next week. Any tips?? TIA

Postal Center International will eliminate 164 positions at its San Antonio facility. The company specializes in mail operations and logistics for private businesses. This action represents a significant reduction in the local workforce. Further details regarding the specific reasons for the layoffs are not provided in the available text. The company's operations are primarily focused on business-to-business services.

San Antonio, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2026/08/18/mail-operator-layoffs.html

Is job safe if on H1B visa or going through partially approved GC?

Over 300 employees at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will lose their jobs. This layoff is due to a contract change. SP Plus lost its airport contract to LAZ Parking Texas LLC. The affected workers are from rental car services, parking, and shuttle operations. These job losses will occur at the end of September.

Grapevine, Texas

https://communityimpact.com/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/transportation/more-than-300-sp-plus-workers-to-be-laid-off-from-the-airport-in-late-september/

Those who are in Texas and took the VSP, you ARE eligible for unemployment! I already spoke to my lawyer and I have a friend who is in Texas that was able to take it.
It is a lump sum and not spread out so we ARE eligible. Just wait until you sign the agreement first though. My lawyer said even if you request unemployment and have not signed they will just possibly deny it but you can reapply.
Just check with the Unemployment commission and double check for yourself and it would not hurt to go ahead and have a lawyer on standby just in case you wind up needing one. With all this craziness going on you never know.

Socorro Independent School District has seen its credit rating improved from negative to stable by Moody's. This upgrade reflects significant financial progress made over the past two years. The district achieved this by implementing budget cuts and workforce reductions. These difficult decisions included eliminating approximately 150 positions through layoffs and incentive programs. The improved rating provides the district with greater financial flexibility and demonstrates responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds.

El Paso, Texas

https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/education/2026/08/11/sisd-earns-stable-moodys-outlook-after-years-of-job-cuts/91198066007/

https://www.chron.com/news/article/t-mobile-layoffs-texas-22384029.php

Upper leadership overseeing the remaining stores in Texas is asking store managers to submit daily digital locker entries for every representative. The setup involves management assigning a daily objective per person; required behaviors must be met to reach the target, and any lapse, miss, or achievement of sales are recorded. In my location, the whole team feels demoralized and singled out, unable to dismiss the question of who is next (termination and layoff). They also recognize that digital lockers serve as a rapid path to termination because they function as an HR instrument. I wonder whether your side of Verizon is doing the same. Has micromanagement grown in your side of the business?

In Texas….Last day is 9/4, got the call today.

Bethesda Game Studios, known for titles like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, is reducing its workforce. A Texas Workforce Commission filing indicates ZeniMax Media is laying off 22 employees at its Austin office. This action follows a broader announcement of 4,800 layoffs by parent company Microsoft. The reasons for these cuts are attributed to business changes and a competitive industry landscape. The connection between these layoffs and Microsoft's larger workforce reductions is currently unconfirmed.

Austin, Texas

https://www.kvue.com/article/money/business/bethesda-game-studios-zenimax-austin-layoffs/269-beb6242d-8084-4632-a357-3fed704accb5

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has indicated that upcoming budget decisions may lead to layoffs for city employees. The city is facing a changing financial environment and cannot rely on predictable revenue growth. Tolbert stated that no programs or practices are exempt from review if they do not serve residents effectively. While the exact number of affected employees is not yet known, over 250 positions are being considered for elimination. The city plans to hold town hall meetings to discuss the budget and its impact on the workforce.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-city-manager-signals-possible-layoffs-for-city-employees-ahead-of-next-months-budget-vote/4059817/

A new wave of job reductions is impacting North Texas. Essendant will close its Irving facility, resulting in 136 layoffs. BioTouch is also cutting 59 positions in Coppell. Additionally, a contract change at DFW Airport has led to employee notices. These developments signal a challenging period for the region's workforce.

Irving, Coppell

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2026/08/06/north-texas-layoffs-irving-coppell-dfw.html

Anyone know if provider relations is being affected ? Particularly in Texas.

Has anyone else had issues filing for unemployment, specifically in Texas? I have filed two claims now (garden leave ended July 6) and just got a call from the TWC telling me that TMO has not responded to their requests for information, including "reason for separation." What kind of BS is that?

I was able to sort it out by providing information and documentation that I have, but that's not how it's supposed to work.

This company is falling apart at the seams. They laid off thousands and don't have the staff to support the unemployment funds that are legally mine?

KRIS 6 News experienced significant staff reductions on August 4th, with at least a dozen employees losing their jobs. These layoffs are part of a broader company-wide initiative by E.W. Scripps Co. The parent company confirmed that 268 individuals were affected across its various operations. The exact reasons for these cuts were not detailed, but they appear to be linked to a strategic shift within the organization. This event marks a substantial change for the local news station.

Corpus Christi, Texas

https://www.caller.com/story/money/business/local/2026/08/04/corpus-christi-kris-6-news-lays-off-12-employees/91170231007/

Despite over 2,600 layoffs in Houston during the first half of 2026, the regional economy is showing resilience. High oil prices are significantly boosting the energy sector, a key driver of local employment. Economists note that Houston's economic acceleration is notable against a cooling national trend. The World Cup also contributed to job gains in sectors like leisure and hospitality. Overall, the job market is performing better than initially anticipated.

Houston, Texas

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/houston-layoffs-jobs-2026-22369185.php