Texas Layoffs — October 2003
Employers in Texas reported 15 WARN Act notices in October 2003, displacing an estimated 1,593 workers — signaling a deceleration from September and down 61% versus October 2002. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 790 |
| Retail | 4 | 545 |
| Information & Technology | 5 | 179 |
| Utilities | 2 | 79 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 790 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Retail reported 545 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 1 | 600 |
| Harris | 4 | 381 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 215 |
| El Paso | 1 | 200 |
| Dallas | 3 | 152 |
Bexar absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 600 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 1 | 600 |
| Houston | 3 | 304 |
| El Paso | 1 | 200 |
| Arlington | 1 | 130 |
| Dallas | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Sony Semiconductor Co. of America at its San Antonio facility, reporting 600 affected workers. JC Penney - El Paso followed with 200 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.