Texas Layoffs — October 2002
Employers in Texas recorded 34 WARN Act notices in October 2002, covering approximately 4,035 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and down 26% versus October 2001. The average filing covered 119 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1,625 |
| Utilities | 1 | 602 |
| Information & Technology | 7 | 589 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 517 |
| Construction | 1 | 244 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 212 |
| Transportation | 1 | 102 |
| Retail | 1 | 85 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,625 workers across 9 notices. At the same time, Utilities reported 602 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 4 | 1,336 |
| Harris | 6 | 1,331 |
| Tarrant | 4 | 495 |
| Gregg | 1 | 244 |
| Dallas | 3 | 206 |
El Paso absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 1,336 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 4 | 1,336 |
| Houston | 6 | 1,331 |
| Ft. Worth | 2 | 322 |
| Kilgore | 1 | 244 |
| Arlington | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was VF Jeanswear - El Paso at its El Paso facility, reporting 774 affected workers. Dynegy Midstream Services followed with 602 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.