Texas Layoffs — January 2004
Employers in Texas reported 22 WARN Act notices in January 2004, displacing an estimated 2,197 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 75% versus January 2003. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 3 | 660 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 476 |
| Finance & Insurance | 5 | 375 |
| Construction | 2 | 282 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 181 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 134 |
| Real Estate | 2 | 89 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 660 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 476 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | 1 | 440 |
| Dallas | 8 | 434 |
| Travis | 2 | 342 |
| Harris | 2 | 332 |
| El Paso | 3 | 270 |
Lubbock absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 440 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | 1 | 440 |
| Dallas | 7 | 432 |
| Austin | 2 | 342 |
| El Paso | 3 | 270 |
| Deer Park | 1 | 232 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from West Telemarketing Corporation Outbound at its Lubbock facility, reporting 440 affected workers. Kellogg, Brown & Root followed with 232 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.