Huntington National Bank is preparing to cut about 63 jobs in Dallas as it absorbs Veritex Community Bank into its operations, according to a state filing. The layoffs are part of Huntington’s broader effort to pull Veritex’s branches, systems, and staff under its own umbrella after closing the deal this fall, a process that is expected to bring noticeable staffing and systems changes for local employees and customers over the next few months.
State filing lists 63 Dallas jobs
According to the Dallas Business Journal, a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed on November 21 lists 63 Dallas positions that Huntington intends to eliminate. The notice cites integration work tied to the Veritex acquisition and kicks off the formal notification process with state officials. The filing does not spell out which branches or job categories will be hit, leaving local staff in the dark on which roles are on the chopping block and when individual departures will occur.
Tied to Veritex integration
Huntington completed its merger with Veritex in October and has said it plans to convert Veritex customer accounts and systems early next year, according to a company release. In a press release from Huntington Bank, the bank framed the merger as a way to speed up its Texas growth while keeping the Veritex branch network in place. Those kinds of account conversions and systems shifts are typically when banks look to consolidate overlapping roles, particularly behind the scenes.
Why the cuts matter for Dallas banking
Analysts and reporters have flagged the Veritex deal as a major swing into Texas for Huntington, adding dozens of local branches and significantly expanding its presence in the state. As Reuters reported when the deal was announced, the acquisition boosted Huntington’s Texas footprint and deposits, which helps explain why the bank is now reshuffling how its Dallas operations are staffed. For customers, the near-term impact is expected to be more about back-end administrative changes than a wave of branch closures, but for local bank workers, the restructuring is far more personal.
What WARN means for workers
The U.S. Department of Labor notes that WARN notices are meant to give employees and local officials at least 60 days’ warning of mass layoffs, buying workers time to seek training and other support. Employers that fail to give required notice can face back-pay and benefits obligations under federal law, typically enforced through civil court cases. State-level notice rules also come into play, and Huntington’s WARN filing starts that clock for the affected Dallas employees.
Huntington’s earlier assurances that Veritex branches will stay open while customer accounts are converted in the coming months suggest the bank is primarily targeting back-office and support positions for consolidation rather than closing retail locations, according to the company’s release. Observers will be watching for additional filings or company updates that clarify which teams and branches are on the line and whether Huntington will provide severance, job placement help, or other support for the people whose jobs are cut.
