Texas Layoffs — March 1999
Employers in Texas reported 23 WARN Act notices in March 1999, displacing an estimated 1,833 workers — signaling a deceleration from February. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1,082 |
| Transportation | 2 | 202 |
| Retail | 5 | 167 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 150 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 88 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 69 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 45 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 20 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,082 workers across 9 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 202 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Travis | 5 | 378 |
| Erath | 1 | 350 |
| Anderson | 1 | 287 |
| El Paso | 4 | 287 |
| Tarrant | 3 | 181 |
Travis felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 21% of all affected workers with 378 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 5 | 378 |
| Stephenville | 1 | 350 |
| Palestine | 1 | 287 |
| El Paso | 3 | 275 |
| Dallas | 1 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Fmc at its Stephenville facility, reporting 350 affected workers. Iowa Beef Processors (IBP) followed with 287 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Texas. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.