Texas Layoffs — May 2002
Employers in Texas filed 32 WARN Act notices in May 2002, impacting roughly 5,484 workers — representing a pullback from April and up 112% versus May 2001. The average filing covered 171 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3,530 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 554 |
| Retail | 6 | 438 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 365 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 260 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 220 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 20 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 3,530 workers across 15 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 554 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Travis | 3 | 1,077 |
| Collin | 2 | 895 |
| Comal | 1 | 780 |
| Dallas | 9 | 688 |
| Bexar | 4 | 433 |
Travis bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 1,077 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 3 | 1,077 |
| Plano | 2 | 895 |
| New Braunfels | 1 | 780 |
| Bon Wier | 1 | 409 |
| San Antonio | 3 | 377 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) at its Austin facility, reporting 800 affected workers. Flextronics Enclosures followed with 780 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.