Texas Layoffs — November 2011
Employers in Texas posted 17 WARN Act notices in November 2011, affecting an estimated 1,816 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to October and roughly flat versus November 2010. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 8 | 647 |
| Construction | 2 | 590 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 211 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 154 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 135 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 65 |
| Utilities | 1 | 14 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 647 workers across 8 notices. On a related front, Construction reported 590 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 3 | 548 |
| Jefferson | 3 | 508 |
| Williamson | 1 | 300 |
| Fort Bend | 1 | 154 |
| Dallas | 1 | 135 |
Bexar was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 548 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 3 | 548 |
| Port Arthur | 3 | 508 |
| Leander | 1 | 300 |
| Richmond | 1 | 154 |
| Addison | 1 | 135 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Afni at its San Antonio facility, reporting 375 affected workers. JC Evans Construction followed with 300 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.