Texas Layoffs — July 2013
Employers in Texas filed 23 WARN Act notices in July 2013, impacting roughly 1,730 workers — representing a pullback from June and up 185% versus July 2012. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 4 | 714 |
| Professional Services | 5 | 444 |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 266 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 228 |
| Transportation | 1 | 53 |
| Utilities | 1 | 25 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 714 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 444 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bell | 5 | 444 |
| El Paso | 1 | 439 |
| Harris | 7 | 286 |
| Denton | 2 | 145 |
| Limestone | 1 | 130 |
Bell absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 444 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 1 | 439 |
| Killeen | 4 | 392 |
| Houston | 6 | 280 |
| Lewisville | 2 | 145 |
| Groesbeck | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Xerox Business Services-El Paso at its El Paso facility, reporting 439 affected workers. Camber-SARET followed with 255 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.