Texas Layoffs — June 2007
Employers in Texas recorded 14 WARN Act notices in June 2007, covering approximately 777 workers — marking a sharp increase from May and down 8% versus June 2006. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 3 | 218 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 125 |
| Construction | 1 | 100 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 60 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 50 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 49 |
The Professional Services sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 218 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Wholesale Trade reported 175 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 3 | 325 |
| Harris | 2 | 126 |
| McLennan | 1 | 88 |
| Bexar | 1 | 60 |
| El Paso | 4 | 59 |
Dallas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 325 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Coppell | 1 | 175 |
| Dallas | 2 | 150 |
| Houston | 2 | 126 |
| Waco | 1 | 88 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was 2601 Metropolis Corporation/Bright Point at its Coppell facility, reporting 175 affected workers. Crane Plumbing - Dallas followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.