Texas Layoffs — February 2003
Employers in Texas posted 27 WARN Act notices in February 2003, affecting an estimated 2,332 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 29% versus February 2002. The average filing covered 86 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 11 | 743 |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 734 |
| Transportation | 3 | 316 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 216 |
| Retail | 2 | 142 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 115 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 66 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 743 workers across 11 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 734 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 3 | 425 |
| Harris | 4 | 393 |
| Travis | 4 | 288 |
| Uvalde | 1 | 270 |
| Fort Bend | 3 | 231 |
Bexar was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 18% of all affected workers with 425 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 3 | 425 |
| Houston | 4 | 393 |
| Austin | 4 | 288 |
| Uvalde | 1 | 270 |
| Sugar Land | 3 | 231 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Birds Eye Foods at its Uvalde facility, reporting 270 affected workers. BP America, Inc.-Corporate followed with 216 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.