Texas Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in Texas recorded 41 WARN Act notices in April 2009, covering approximately 1,766 workers — marking a decline from March and down 20% versus April 2008. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1,283 |
| Information & Technology | 17 | 277 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 116 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 90 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,283 workers across 20 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 277 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 5 | 273 |
| Ector | 2 | 248 |
| Dallas | 4 | 237 |
| Smith | 1 | 225 |
| Travis | 12 | 199 |
Harris felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 15% of all affected workers with 273 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 13 | 272 |
| Houston | 4 | 251 |
| Odessa | 2 | 248 |
| Tyler | 1 | 225 |
| Winters | 1 | 142 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Carrier at its Tyler facility, reporting 225 affected workers. Riviana Foods followed with 188 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.