Texas Layoffs — September 2011
Employers in Texas reported 19 WARN Act notices in September 2011, displacing an estimated 944 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 42% versus September 2010. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 301 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 266 |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 229 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 141 |
| Utilities | 1 | 7 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 301 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 266 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bell | 2 | 354 |
| Lamar | 2 | 301 |
| Dallas | 4 | 94 |
| Cooke | 1 | 65 |
| Kleberg | 1 | 53 |
Bell saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 354 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hood | 2 | 354 |
| Paris | 2 | 301 |
| Grand Prairie | 1 | 71 |
| Gainesville | 1 | 65 |
| Kingsville | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Northrop Grumman Technical Services at its Fort Hood facility, reporting 213 affected workers. Sara Lee Food Service followed with 151 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.