Texas Layoffs — June 2015
Employers in Texas recorded 23 WARN Act notices in June 2015, covering approximately 2,477 workers — marking a decline from May and up 72% versus June 2014. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 1,141 |
| Transportation | 3 | 292 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 257 |
| Retail | 2 | 216 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 117 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 114 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 68 |
The Education sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,141 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Transportation reported 292 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron | 1 | 1,141 |
| Wichita | 1 | 257 |
| Dallas | 2 | 182 |
| Harris | 5 | 164 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 162 |
Cameron was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 1,141 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 1 | 1,141 |
| Wichita Falls | 1 | 257 |
| Port Arthur | 1 | 162 |
| McAllen | 1 | 132 |
| Allen | 1 | 114 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) at its Brownsville facility, reporting 1,141 affected workers. Xerox Commercial Solutions - Wichita Falls followed with 257 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.