Texas Layoffs — January 2010
Employers in Texas posted 34 WARN Act notices in January 2010, affecting an estimated 901 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and down 83% versus January 2009. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 302 |
| Healthcare | 20 | 272 |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 173 |
| Retail | 1 | 130 |
| Utilities | 2 | 24 |
The Construction sector saw the heaviest impact with 302 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 272 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1 | 302 |
| Bexar | 20 | 272 |
| Harris | 4 | 173 |
| Wichita | 5 | 111 |
| Zavala | 2 | 35 |
Jefferson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 302 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 1 | 302 |
| San Antonio | 20 | 272 |
| Houston | 3 | 154 |
| Wichita Falls | 5 | 111 |
| Crystal City | 2 | 35 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by CB&I, Inc. at its Beaumont facility, reporting 302 affected workers. Sam's Club followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Construction 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.