Texas Layoffs — August 2017
Employers in Texas reported 16 WARN Act notices in August 2017, displacing an estimated 1,264 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 20% versus August 2016. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 273 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 200 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 166 |
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 150 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 142 |
| Retail | 1 | 110 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 101 |
| Transportation | 1 | 75 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 273 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Collin | 2 | 340 |
| Harris | 4 | 191 |
| Fort Bend | 1 | 142 |
| Hidalgo | 1 | 118 |
| Nueces | 1 | 110 |
Collin saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 340 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Frisco | 1 | 200 |
| Houston | 4 | 191 |
| Richmond | 1 | 142 |
| Richardson | 1 | 140 |
| McAllen | 1 | 118 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from 24-7 Intouch at its Frisco facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Color Spot Nurseries-Richmond followed with 142 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.