Texas Layoffs — October 2004
Employers in Texas filed 13 WARN Act notices in October 2004, impacting roughly 2,327 workers — representing a pullback from September and up 46% versus October 2003. The average filing covered 179 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 1,240 |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 541 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 290 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 126 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,240 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 541 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 2 | 1,240 |
| Dallas | 3 | 355 |
| Cherokee | 1 | 196 |
| El Paso | 2 | 167 |
| Williamson | 1 | 130 |
Tarrant absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 1,240 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 2 | 1,240 |
| Dallas | 3 | 355 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 196 |
| El Paso | 2 | 167 |
| Taylor | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas at its Fort Worth facility, reporting 1,188 affected workers. Trinity Universal Insurance followed with 277 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.