The Dallas–Fort Worth (D-FW) area is experiencing a notable surge in job cuts, with several major local employers announcing plans to eliminate over 400 positions heading into the new year. These localized reductions reflect a broader slowing trend in the national labor market and raise concerns as the region faces a slightly higher-than-average unemployment rate.
Confirmed D-FW Layoff Announcements
The following companies have filed notices confirming job reductions in the Dallas–Fort Worth area:
| Company | Location | Number of Jobs Cut | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congo Brands | Lewisville | 155 | Dec. 31, 2025 | Loss of distribution contracts (Alani Nu and Celsius); primarily impacting remote workers. |
| Colonial Savings | D-FW Area | 130 | Jan. 1, 2026 | Planned wind-down of its servicing division. |
| Job1USA | Multiple (Arlington, Fort Worth, Haslet, etc.) | 117 (31 in Arlington, 25 in Fort Worth, 25 in Haslet) | Nov. 15, 2025 | Security contractor eliminating positions across six Texas locations. |
| Tekni-Plex | Dallas | 64 | Dec. 26, 2025 | Ceasing most operations at its Westmoreland Road facility. |
| TOTAL | 466+ |
Local Economy Shows Signs of Strain
The local job cuts coincide with signs of a slowdown in the Texas labor market. While the state’s unemployment rate stood at a strong 4.1% as of August 2025, the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area reported a slightly elevated unemployment rate of 4.4%.
Nationally, the trend is more pronounced. A recent report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas indicated that U.S. employers announced over 202,000 job cuts in the third quarter of 2025—the highest third-quarter total since 2020. Year-to-date, job cuts announced by companies reached 946,426, a 55% increase from the same period last year.
Labor experts predict the national total may surpass one million cuts for the first time since 2020. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently commented on the growing trend, linking some of the reduction in hiring and layoffs to the expanding capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
