Texas Layoffs — September 2009
Employers in Texas reported 15 WARN Act notices in September 2009, displacing an estimated 1,463 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and down 35% versus September 2008. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 496 |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 470 |
| Utilities | 2 | 275 |
| Transportation | 2 | 138 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 78 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 6 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 496 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 470 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 496 |
| Dallas | 4 | 289 |
| Grayson | 1 | 236 |
| Navarro | 2 | 170 |
| Harris | 2 | 88 |
Wichita bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 496 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sheppard Afb | 1 | 496 |
| Dallas | 2 | 275 |
| Sherman | 1 | 236 |
| Corsicana | 2 | 170 |
| Houston | 1 | 87 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Lear Siegler Services, Inc - Sheppard AFB at its Sheppard Afb facility, reporting 496 affected workers. MEMC Electronic Materials followed with 236 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.