Texas Layoffs — July 2007
Employers in Texas reported 8 WARN Act notices in July 2007, displacing an estimated 307 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 52% versus July 2006. The average filing covered 38 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 202 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 55 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 202 workers across 6 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 55 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 2 | 105 |
| Harris | 1 | 79 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 60 |
| Brazos | 1 | 50 |
| El Paso | 2 | 13 |
Dallas was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 105 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1 | 79 |
| Fort Worth | 2 | 60 |
| Dallas | 1 | 55 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 50 |
| College Station | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Wheatland Tube at its Houston facility, reporting 79 affected workers. ChoicePoint followed with 55 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.