Texas Layoffs — September 2006
Employers in Texas submitted 13 WARN Act notices in September 2006, putting at risk an estimated 521 workers — down from August and down 69% versus September 2005. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 293 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 118 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 58 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 52 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 293 workers across 9 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 118 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 3 | 183 |
| El Paso | 1 | 77 |
| Dallas | 3 | 72 |
| Brazos | 1 | 64 |
| Galveston | 1 | 54 |
Tarrant bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 183 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 2 | 113 |
| El Paso | 1 | 77 |
| Richland Hills | 1 | 70 |
| College Station | 1 | 64 |
| Dallas | 2 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Jones Apparel of Texas II at its El Paso facility, reporting 77 affected workers. Valley-Dynamo L.P followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.