Texas Layoffs — April 2006
Employers in Texas submitted 13 WARN Act notices in April 2006, putting at risk an estimated 777 workers — down from March and up 9% versus April 2005. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 295 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 156 |
| Transportation | 1 | 143 |
| Utilities | 1 | 92 |
| Retail | 1 | 57 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 34 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 295 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 156 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 5 | 376 |
| Dallas | 4 | 204 |
| Tom Green | 1 | 114 |
| Smith | 1 | 55 |
| Travis | 1 | 24 |
Harris absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 376 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 5 | 376 |
| Garland | 1 | 160 |
| San Angelo | 1 | 114 |
| Tyler | 1 | 55 |
| Richardson | 1 | 34 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was General Dynamics at its Garland facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Houston Distribution Center followed with 143 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.