Texas Layoffs — February 2005
Employers in Texas submitted 12 WARN Act notices in February 2005, putting at risk an estimated 1,113 workers — up substantially 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 569 workers across 5 notices. Separately, 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 was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.