Texas Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Texas recorded 20 WARN Act notices in May 2017, covering approximately 2,280 workers — marking a sharp increase from April and down 18% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 4 | 760 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 407 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 265 |
| Retail | 3 | 240 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 121 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 100 |
| Utilities | 1 | 92 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 760 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 407 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 8 | 1,172 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 341 |
| Hidalgo | 2 | 205 |
| Dallas | 2 | 151 |
| Travis | 1 | 88 |
Harris bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 1,172 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 8 | 1,172 |
| Fort Worth | 2 | 341 |
| McAllen | 2 | 205 |
| Dallas | 2 | 151 |
| Austin | 1 | 88 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Aramark-Univ. of Houston at its Houston facility, reporting 407 affected workers. Kellogg Co. - Houston Distribution Center followed with 220 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.