Texas Layoffs — September 2005
Employers in Texas filed 13 WARN Act notices in September 2005, impacting roughly 1,684 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 61% versus September 2004. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 855 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 227 |
| Transportation | 2 | 180 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 151 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 119 |
| Education | 1 | 33 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 855 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 227 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 1 | 733 |
| Tarrant | 5 | 349 |
| Harris | 2 | 190 |
| Wilson | 1 | 156 |
| Williamson | 1 | 122 |
Bexar felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 44% of all affected workers with 733 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 1 | 733 |
| Houston | 2 | 190 |
| Floresville | 1 | 156 |
| Austin | 2 | 155 |
| Grapevine | 1 | 131 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Pro Demonstration Services at its San Antonio facility, reporting 733 affected workers. Wilson Memorial Hospital followed with 156 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.