Texas Layoffs — November 1999
Employers in Texas submitted 4 WARN Act notices in November 1999, putting at risk an estimated 750 workers — down from October. The average filing covered 188 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 343 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 195 |
| Retail | 1 | 116 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 96 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 343 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Wholesale Trade reported 195 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 1 | 343 |
| Bexar | 1 | 195 |
| Fort Bend | 1 | 116 |
| Dallas | 1 | 96 |
El Paso bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 343 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 1 | 343 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 195 |
| Houston | 1 | 116 |
| Dallas | 1 | 96 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Garment Finishers | El Paso | 343 | ||
| Fleming Foods | San Antonio | 195 | ||
| Target Stores - Houston | Houston | 116 | ||
| AccuBanc Mortgage | Dallas | 96 |
Topping the list was American Garment Finishers at its El Paso facility, reporting 343 affected workers. Fleming Foods followed with 195 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.