Texas Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in Texas filed 30 WARN Act notices in June 2009, impacting roughly 1,435 workers — representing a pullback from May and down 35% versus June 2008. The average filing covered 48 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16 | 382 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 247 |
| Construction | 4 | 238 |
| Utilities | 2 | 149 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 140 |
| Education | 1 | 133 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 94 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 52 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 382 workers across 16 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 247 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Smith | 4 | 238 |
| Tarrant | 5 | 222 |
| Harris | 9 | 196 |
| Brazos | 2 | 180 |
| Dallam | 2 | 140 |
Smith bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 17% of all affected workers with 238 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler | 4 | 238 |
| Bryan | 2 | 180 |
| Bedford | 2 | 149 |
| Dalhart | 2 | 140 |
| Bastrop | 1 | 133 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved West Corporation - Bryan at its Bryan facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Durham School Services - Bastrop followed with 133 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.