Texas Layoffs — February 2005
Employers in Texas reported 12 WARN Act notices in February 2005, displacing an estimated 1,113 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 8% versus February 2004. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 569 |
| Construction | 1 | 174 |
| Retail | 1 | 144 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 130 |
| Transportation | 1 | 75 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 21 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 569 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Construction reported 174 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 5 | 570 |
| Denton | 1 | 144 |
| Gregg | 1 | 127 |
| Harrison | 1 | 123 |
| Dallas | 2 | 86 |
Tarrant felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 570 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 2 | 528 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 144 |
| Gladewater | 1 | 127 |
| Marshall | 1 | 123 |
| Dallas | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Nokia - Tarrant at its Fort Worth facility, reporting 354 affected workers. Cavalier Home Builders followed with 174 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 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.