Texas Layoffs — May 2007
Employers in Texas submitted 8 WARN Act notices in May 2007, putting at risk an estimated 593 workers — down from April and down 48% versus May 2006. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 359 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 136 |
| Construction | 1 | 98 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 359 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 136 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 2 | 208 |
| Wichita | 1 | 132 |
| Travis | 1 | 87 |
| Harris | 1 | 70 |
| Collin | 1 | 66 |
Dallas absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 208 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls | 1 | 132 |
| Dallas | 1 | 110 |
| Farmers Branch | 1 | 98 |
| Austin | 1 | 87 |
| Houston | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Delphi Automotive Systems at its Wichita Falls facility, reporting 132 affected workers. Clarke American (Harland Clarke) followed with 110 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.