Texas Layoffs — May 2001
Employers in Texas submitted 26 WARN Act notices in May 2001, putting at risk an estimated 2,589 workers — down from April and up 231% versus May 2000. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 791 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 659 |
| Transportation | 5 | 333 |
| Retail | 2 | 305 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 233 |
| Education | 1 | 96 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 82 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 82 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 791 workers across 7 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 659 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 3 | 599 |
| Comal | 1 | 348 |
| Dallas | 4 | 324 |
| Bexar | 2 | 319 |
| Travis | 5 | 308 |
Harris absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 599 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 3 | 599 |
| New Braunfels | 1 | 348 |
| San Antonio | 2 | 319 |
| Austin | 5 | 308 |
| Grand Prairie | 1 | 146 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Mission Valley Fabrics Division at its New Braunfels facility, reporting 348 affected workers. Cingular Wireless followed with 300 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.