Texas Layoffs — August 2015
Employers in Texas filed 13 WARN Act notices in August 2015, impacting roughly 1,731 workers — representing a pullback from July and down 19% versus August 2014. The average filing covered 133 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 7 | 1,313 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 160 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 118 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 70 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 70 |
The Mining & Energy sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,313 workers across 7 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 160 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 7 | 1,167 |
| Angelina | 1 | 176 |
| Dallas | 2 | 160 |
| Palo Pinto | 1 | 110 |
| Bosque | 1 | 75 |
Harris saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 1,167 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 7 | 1,167 |
| Lufkin | 1 | 176 |
| Mineral Wells | 1 | 110 |
| Dallas | 1 | 80 |
| Garland | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Chevron USA at its Houston facility, reporting 239 affected workers. Chevron-Two Allen Center followed with 237 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy 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.