Texas Layoffs — July 2005
Employers in Texas filed 10 WARN Act notices in July 2005, impacting roughly 1,721 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 16% versus July 2004. The average filing covered 172 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 702 |
| Information & Technology | 5 | 629 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 390 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 702 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 629 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 2 | 575 |
| Collin | 2 | 431 |
| Bexar | 1 | 390 |
| Hidalgo | 1 | 221 |
| Harris | 1 | 70 |
El Paso was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 575 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Plano | 2 | 431 |
| Fabens | 1 | 395 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 390 |
| McAllen | 1 | 221 |
| Fort Bliss | 1 | 180 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved VF Jeanswear - Fabens at its Fabens facility, reporting 395 affected workers. NCO Financial Systems, Inc. - San Antonio followed with 390 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.