Texas Layoffs — July 2016
Employers in Texas reported 12 WARN Act notices in July 2016, displacing an estimated 943 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 85% versus July 2015. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 276 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 183 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 155 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 120 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 97 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 78 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 34 |
The Mining & Energy sector topped the list of affected industries with 276 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 183 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 6 | 396 |
| Fort Bend | 1 | 160 |
| Tarrant | 1 | 155 |
| McLennan | 1 | 97 |
| Bexar | 1 | 78 |
Harris was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 396 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 5 | 519 |
| Fort Worth | 1 | 155 |
| Waco | 1 | 97 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 78 |
| La Porte | 2 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Shipcom Wireless at its Houston facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) - Ft. Worth2 followed with 155 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.