Employers in Texas filed 32 WARN Act notices in September 2013, impacting roughly 2,677 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 52% versus September 2012. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Admin & Support Services | 3 | 352 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 220 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 113 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 109 |
| Transportation | 1 | 66 |
| Utilities | 2 | 19 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 14 |
The Admin & Support Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 352 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 220 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar | 3 | 1,205 |
| Tarrant | 5 | 249 |
| El Paso | 2 | 226 |
| Collin | 3 | 214 |
| Midland | 4 | 195 |
Bexar absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 1,205 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 2 | 1,129 |
| Midland | 4 | 195 |
| Houston | 4 | 161 |
| El Paso | 1 | 160 |
| Austin | 5 | 160 |
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardell Cabinets-San Antonio | San Antonio | 903 | 2013-09-17 | |
| US Security Associates, Inc.-San Antonio | San Antonio | 226 | 2013-09-10 | |
| Excel Garment Mfg. Inc | El Paso | 160 | 2013-09-09 | |
| BAE Systems - Sealy | Sealy | 140 | 2013-09-11 | |
| Bob Evans Farms | Richardson | 113 | 2013-09-26 | |
| Silverleaf Resorts - North Richland Hills | Richland Hills | 109 | 2013-09-06 | |
| Halcon Resources | Electra | 101 | 2013-09-17 | |
| Dillard's, Inc.-Plano | Plano | 101 | 2013-09-24 | |
| JC's 5star Outlet | Grapevine | 96 | 2013-09-30 | |
| Gulf States Toyota -Vehicle Processing Center | Houston | 83 | 2013-09-23 | |
| Schneider National Bulk Carriers, Inc.-Elmendorf | Elmendorf | 76 | 2013-09-20 | |
| Onda Lay Pipe and Rental, Inc | Midland | 75 | 2013-09-12 | |
| US Security Associates, Inc.-Austin | Austin | 67 | 2013-09-10 | |
| The Logistics Company, Inc (TLC) | Fort Bliss | 66 | 2013-09-06 | |
| Arrow Electronics, Inc.-Austin | Austin | 60 | 2013-09-20 |
The single largest action involved Cardell Cabinets-San Antonio at its San Antonio facility, reporting 903 affected workers. US Security Associates, Inc.-San Antonio followed with 226 workers.
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 Admin & Support Services 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.
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