Texas Layoffs — July 2012
Employers in Texas posted 10 WARN Act notices in July 2012, affecting an estimated 608 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and down 69% versus July 2011. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 415 |
| Professional Services | 7 | 145 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 48 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 415 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 145 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 2 | 415 |
| Travis | 1 | 75 |
| Harris | 6 | 70 |
| Fayette | 1 | 48 |
Dallas felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 415 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 2 | 415 |
| Austin | 1 | 75 |
| Houston | 5 | 63 |
| La Grange | 1 | 48 |
| Webster | 1 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Veolia Transportation-Dallas at its Dallas facility, reporting 375 affected workers. Arbor E&T, LLC-Capital Area followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.