Texas Layoffs — November 1999
Employers in Texas posted 4 WARN Act notices in November 1999, affecting an estimated 750 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October. The average filing covered 188 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 343 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 195 |
| Retail | 1 | 116 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 96 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 343 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Wholesale Trade reported 195 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 1 | 343 |
| Bexar | 1 | 195 |
| Fort Bend | 1 | 116 |
| Dallas | 1 | 96 |
El Paso was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 343 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 1 | 343 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 195 |
| Houston | 1 | 116 |
| Dallas | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Garment Finishers | El Paso | 343 | ||
| Fleming Foods | San Antonio | 195 | ||
| Target Stores - Houston | Houston | 116 | ||
| AccuBanc Mortgage | Dallas | 96 |
The largest notice was filed by American Garment Finishers at its El Paso facility, reporting 343 affected workers. Fleming Foods followed with 195 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest 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.