Texas Layoffs — February 2010
Employers in Texas filed 29 WARN Act notices in February 2010, impacting roughly 1,359 workers — representing a notable rise over January and down 63% versus February 2009. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 7 | 392 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 387 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 267 |
| Government | 15 | 176 |
| Retail | 2 | 99 |
| Utilities | 1 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 392 workers across 7 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 387 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 4 | 424 |
| Collin | 3 | 191 |
| Shelby | 1 | 178 |
| Bexar | 1 | 112 |
| Cameron | 1 | 103 |
Harris absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 424 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 4 | 424 |
| Plano | 2 | 182 |
| Center | 1 | 178 |
| San Antonio | 1 | 112 |
| Brownsville | 1 | 103 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Innovative Consultants, L.L.C at its Houston facility, reporting 287 affected workers. Armstrong Hardwood Flooring followed with 178 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.