Texas Layoffs — October 2010
Employers in Texas filed 33 WARN Act notices in October 2010, impacting roughly 1,449 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 47% versus October 2009. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 2 | 320 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 262 |
| Utilities | 3 | 240 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 213 |
| Professional Services | 9 | 184 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 154 |
| Finance & Insurance | 12 | 76 |
The Agriculture sector led the way in workforce reductions with 320 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 262 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 16 | 446 |
| Fort Bend | 2 | 320 |
| Bell | 1 | 239 |
| Atascosa | 1 | 213 |
| Shelby | 1 | 73 |
Harris absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 446 workers across 16 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 16 | 446 |
| Richmond | 2 | 320 |
| Fort Hood | 1 | 239 |
| Christine | 1 | 213 |
| Center | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Northrop Grumman Technical Services at its Fort Hood facility, reporting 239 affected workers. North American Coal Corp - San Miguel Lignite Mine followed with 213 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Agriculture 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.