Texas Layoffs — February 2011
Employers in Texas submitted 19 WARN Act notices in February 2011, putting at risk an estimated 2,165 workers — down from January and up 59% versus February 2010. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 627 |
| Retail | 2 | 378 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 364 |
| Professional Services | 9 | 345 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 232 |
| Utilities | 1 | 153 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 66 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 627 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 378 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Collin | 1 | 627 |
| Dallas | 3 | 440 |
| Harris | 9 | 345 |
| Bell | 1 | 250 |
| Chambers | 1 | 200 |
Collin was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 627 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| McKinney | 1 | 627 |
| Houston | 8 | 344 |
| Belton | 1 | 250 |
| Dallas | 1 | 238 |
| Baytown | 1 | 200 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Blockbuster Inc. - McKinney Distribution Center at its McKinney facility, reporting 627 affected workers. Clayton Homes Trendsetter Homes Div followed with 250 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.