Texas Layoffs — February 2012
Employers in Texas submitted 11 WARN Act notices in February 2012, putting at risk an estimated 412 workers — down from January and down 81% versus February 2011. The average filing covered 37 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 265 |
| Professional Services | 4 | 73 |
| Education | 1 | 70 |
| Transportation | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 265 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 73 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 6 | 204 |
| Liberty | 1 | 70 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 56 |
| Hopkins | 1 | 55 |
| Austin | 1 | 23 |
Harris was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 204 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Baytown | 1 | 128 |
| Houston | 4 | 71 |
| Liberty | 1 | 70 |
| New Caney | 1 | 56 |
| Sulphur Springs | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Simos-Baytown at its Baytown facility, reporting 128 affected workers. Community Education Centers (CEC) - Liberty County Jail followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.