Texas Layoffs — February 2009
Employers in Texas filed 38 WARN Act notices in February 2009, impacting roughly 3,677 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 45% versus February 2008. The average filing covered 97 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23 | 1,856 |
| Information & Technology | 5 | 1,288 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 209 |
| Utilities | 3 | 175 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 135 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 14 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,856 workers across 23 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 1,288 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 7 | 1,033 |
| Tarrant | 4 | 551 |
| Bexar | 1 | 440 |
| Travis | 4 | 397 |
| Harris | 4 | 343 |
Dallas felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 1,033 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Irving | 4 | 625 |
| Grand Prairie | 2 | 474 |
| Austin | 5 | 451 |
| Leon Valley | 1 | 440 |
| Houston | 2 | 276 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved BAE Systems Controls at its Irving facility, reporting 450 affected workers. kgb followed with 440 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.