Texas Layoffs — July 2002
Employers in Texas filed 11 WARN Act notices in July 2002, impacting roughly 2,695 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 52% versus July 2001. The average filing covered 245 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1,669 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 822 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 91 |
| Transportation | 1 | 90 |
| Government | 1 | 23 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,669 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 822 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo | 1 | 672 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 600 |
| Dallas | 3 | 410 |
| Collin | 1 | 352 |
| Harris | 1 | 348 |
Hidalgo was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 672 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Weslaco | 1 | 672 |
| Nederland | 1 | 600 |
| Plano | 1 | 352 |
| Houston | 1 | 348 |
| Irving | 1 | 297 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company - Weslaco at its Weslaco facility, reporting 672 affected workers. Spherion Atlantic Enterprises followed with 600 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.