Texas Layoffs — August 2016
Employers in Texas posted 15 WARN Act notices in August 2016, affecting an estimated 1,574 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to July and down 9% versus August 2015. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4 | 580 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 479 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 347 |
| Retail | 1 | 96 |
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 72 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 580 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 479 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 4 | 501 |
| Wichita | 1 | 479 |
| Harris | 5 | 308 |
| Dallas | 1 | 96 |
| Angelina | 1 | 88 |
Bexar felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 501 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 4 | 501 |
| Sheppard AFB | 1 | 479 |
| Houston | 3 | 210 |
| Dallas | 1 | 96 |
| Baytown | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Dyncorp International- Sheppard Flight Support System at its Sheppard AFB facility, reporting 479 affected workers. Kindred Hospital-Medical Center Holcombe followed with 204 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.