Bexar County Layoffs Surge in 2025, Impacting Over 1,300 Workers
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A wave of layoffs swept through Bexar County, Texas, in 2025, leaving over 1,300 individuals without jobs across a diverse range of industries. Data from the Texas Workforce Commission, compiled through Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notices, reveals a concerning trend of workforce reductions throughout the year.
2025 Layoffs Exceed Previous Years
In total, 1,387 layoffs were reported in Bexar County during 2025. This figure represents an increase compared to the 1,279 layoffs recorded in 2024, but a decrease from the significantly higher 2,215 layoffs seen in 2023. The WARN Act, a federal law, mandates that businesses provide advance notification to employees in the event of plant closures or mass layoffs, offering a crucial window for workers to prepare for transition.
Christus Health Santa Rosa Hospital Closure Drives Job Losses
The most substantial job losses in 2025 stemmed from the closure of Christus Health Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center. After an evaluation of operations and evolving community healthcare needs, the hospital ceased operations in April, resulting in the layoff of 479 employees. According to reports from the San Antonio Report, nearly a quarter of those affected were registered nurses.
The closure prompted swift action, with the Bexar County Hospital District Board of Managers unanimously approving a deal in July allowing University Health to purchase the facility, as reported by the San Antonio Business Journal.
Other Significant Layoff Events in 2025
Beyond the hospital closure, several other companies contributed to the overall increase in layoffs. The three companies with the largest single-event layoff notices in 2025 were:
- J & J Maintenance: 279 notices issued on October 2, 2025.
- Refugee and Immigration Center for Education and Legal Services Inc. (RAICES): 159 notices issued on April 8, 2025.
- Christus Health Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center: 479 notices issued on February 24, 2025.
The first WARN notice of the year was issued on February 5, 2025, to Hill Mission Technology (Administration of the U.S. Courts), impacting 56 positions.
Additional Companies Affected
A broader range of companies also implemented layoffs throughout 2025, including:
- Envision Physician Services LLC: 120 layoffs on April 2, 2025.
- Tech Works LLC: 87 layoffs on August 20, 2025.
- Purehouse Hothouse Foods: 80 layoffs on October 30, 2025.
- ROOTS: 61 layoffs on February 18, 2025.
- Propio Language Services: 40 layoffs on February 11, 2025.
- Job1 USA (San Antonio): 18 layoffs on October 23, 2025.
- Management & Training Corporation (Dominguez State Jail): 8 layoffs on July 9, 2025.
The data underscores a challenging economic landscape for workers in Bexar County during 2025, prompting a need for continued workforce development and support services.
