Texas Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in Texas filed 18 WARN Act notices in August 2010, impacting roughly 1,187 workers — representing a pullback from July and down 11% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 445 |
| Professional Services | 9 | 382 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 296 |
| Retail | 1 | 64 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 445 workers across 6 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 382 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo | 5 | 236 |
| Tarrant | 1 | 167 |
| McLennan | 1 | 138 |
| Stephens | 1 | 130 |
| Dallas | 1 | 129 |
Hidalgo was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 236 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1 | 167 |
| McGregor | 1 | 138 |
| Breckenridge | 1 | 130 |
| Dallas | 1 | 129 |
| Fort Hood | 1 | 111 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Expedia, Inc. - Arlington at its Arlington facility, reporting 167 affected workers. Smead Manufacturing followed with 138 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.