Texas Layoffs — March 2007
Employers in Texas posted 16 WARN Act notices in March 2007, affecting an estimated 1,595 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and down 25% versus March 2006. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 687 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 233 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 192 |
| Transportation | 1 | 188 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 105 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 77 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 61 |
| Retail | 1 | 52 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 687 workers across 6 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 233 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 5 | 584 |
| Harris | 3 | 330 |
| Gregg | 1 | 240 |
| El Paso | 3 | 129 |
| Bexar | 1 | 110 |
Dallas saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 37% of all affected workers with 584 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 3 | 330 |
| Dallas | 3 | 291 |
| Longview | 1 | 240 |
| Garland | 1 | 188 |
| El Paso | 3 | 129 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Fleetwood Travel Trailers of Texas at its Longview facility, reporting 240 affected workers. Tyco Flow Control followed with 217 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.