Texas Layoffs — August 2003
Employers in Texas filed 15 WARN Act notices in August 2003, impacting roughly 1,993 workers — representing a pullback from July and down 48% versus August 2002. The average filing covered 133 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1,603 |
| Retail | 2 | 260 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 130 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,603 workers across 12 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 260 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 4 | 639 |
| Dallas | 6 | 583 |
| Kleberg | 1 | 450 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 175 |
| Travis | 1 | 130 |
Harris saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 639 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 3 | 514 |
| Kingsville | 1 | 450 |
| Dallas | 2 | 433 |
| Austin | 1 | 130 |
| Webster | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Boeing Aerospace Operations at its Kingsville facility, reporting 450 affected workers. Dresser followed with 244 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.