Texas Layoffs — January 2007
Employers in Texas filed 19 WARN Act notices in January 2007, impacting roughly 2,391 workers — representing a notable rise over December and up 94% versus January 2006. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 666 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 325 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 319 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 298 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 167 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 145 |
| Construction | 1 | 136 |
| Transportation | 1 | 130 |
The Mining & Energy sector led the way in workforce reductions with 666 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 325 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 8 | 1,200 |
| Montgomery | 2 | 334 |
| Dallas | 2 | 180 |
| Hidalgo | 1 | 145 |
| Robertson | 1 | 136 |
Harris bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 1,200 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 8 | 1,200 |
| The Woodlands | 2 | 334 |
| Dallas | 2 | 180 |
| Pharr | 1 | 145 |
| Hearne | 1 | 136 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Aon at its Houston facility, reporting 325 affected workers. Houston Town and Country Hospital followed with 298 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Texas labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Mining & Energy 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.