Texas Layoffs — July 2012
Employers in Texas reported 10 WARN Act notices in July 2012, displacing an estimated 608 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and down 69% versus July 2011. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 415 |
| Professional Services | 7 | 145 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 48 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 415 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 145 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 2 | 415 |
| Travis | 1 | 75 |
| Harris | 6 | 70 |
| Fayette | 1 | 48 |
Dallas absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 415 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 2 | 415 |
| Austin | 1 | 75 |
| Houston | 5 | 63 |
| La Grange | 1 | 48 |
| Webster | 1 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Veolia Transportation-Dallas at its Dallas facility, reporting 375 affected workers. Arbor E&T, LLC-Capital Area followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.