Texas Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in Texas reported 41 WARN Act notices in April 2009, displacing an estimated 1,766 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 20% versus April 2008. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1,283 |
| Information & Technology | 17 | 277 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 116 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 90 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,283 workers across 20 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 277 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 5 | 273 |
| Ector | 2 | 248 |
| Dallas | 4 | 237 |
| Smith | 1 | 225 |
| Travis | 12 | 199 |
Harris bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 15% of all affected workers with 273 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 13 | 272 |
| Houston | 4 | 251 |
| Odessa | 2 | 248 |
| Tyler | 1 | 225 |
| Winters | 1 | 142 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Carrier at its Tyler facility, reporting 225 affected workers. Riviana Foods followed with 188 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.