Texas Layoffs — April 2004
Employers in Texas filed 15 WARN Act notices in April 2004, impacting roughly 1,878 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 43% versus April 2003. The average filing covered 125 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1,048 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 375 |
| Transportation | 1 | 234 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 221 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,048 workers across 11 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 375 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 6 | 680 |
| Dallas | 2 | 424 |
| Harris | 3 | 298 |
| Victoria | 1 | 221 |
| Bexar | 1 | 165 |
Tarrant bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 680 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| White Settlement | 6 | 680 |
| Houston | 3 | 298 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 234 |
| Victoria | 1 | 221 |
| Dallas | 1 | 190 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Delet ockheed Martin - White Settlement (Ft. Worth) at its White Settlement facility, reporting 245 affected workers. Lockheed Martin - White Settlement (Ft. Worth) followed with 245 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.