Texas Layoffs — March 2017
Employers in Texas reported 38 WARN Act notices in March 2017, displacing an estimated 2,668 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and down 19% versus March 2016. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 840 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 710 |
| Retail | 27 | 414 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 399 |
| Utilities | 1 | 123 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 91 |
| Education | 1 | 71 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 20 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 840 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 710 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| McLennan | 1 | 840 |
| Harris | 13 | 469 |
| Dallas | 4 | 415 |
| Concho | 1 | 270 |
| Tarrant | 5 | 186 |
McLennan felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 840 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waco | 1 | 840 |
| Houston | 10 | 438 |
| Eden | 1 | 270 |
| Irving | 1 | 240 |
| Dallas | 2 | 168 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from General Dynamics IT-Waco at its Waco facility, reporting 840 affected workers. CoreCivic-Edna Detention Center followed with 270 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.