Texas Layoffs — December 2008
Employers in Texas filed 34 WARN Act notices in December 2008, impacting roughly 2,666 workers — representing a pullback from November and up 465% versus December 2007. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 20 | 1,248 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 653 |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 291 |
| Retail | 2 | 224 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 169 |
| Government | 1 | 76 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 5 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,248 workers across 20 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 653 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 4 | 1,318 |
| Tarrant | 6 | 318 |
| Dallas | 8 | 308 |
| Wichita | 1 | 154 |
| Hays | 1 | 109 |
Harris felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 1,318 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 4 | 1,318 |
| Fort Worth | 5 | 246 |
| Wichita Falls | 1 | 154 |
| San Marcos | 1 | 109 |
| San Antonio | 2 | 103 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Convergys, Inc. - Houston at its Houston facility, reporting 653 affected workers. DHL Express (USA) followed with 434 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.