Texas Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in Texas submitted 28 WARN Act notices in May 2016, putting at risk an estimated 2,775 workers — down from April and down 18% versus May 2015. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 7 | 979 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 395 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 375 |
| Utilities | 2 | 333 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 186 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 175 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 170 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 72 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 979 workers across 7 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 395 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 6 | 545 |
| Angelina | 4 | 482 |
| Dallas | 4 | 319 |
| Ector | 1 | 312 |
| Tarrant | 3 | 283 |
Harris absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 545 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 5 | 491 |
| Lufkin | 4 | 482 |
| Ft. Worth | 3 | 339 |
| Odessa | 1 | 312 |
| Point Comfort | 3 | 231 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Ensco Offshore at its Houston facility, reporting 350 affected workers. Sanjel (USA) followed with 312 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.