Texas Layoffs — May 2015
Employers in Texas posted 23 WARN Act notices in May 2015, affecting an estimated 3,375 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and up 322% versus May 2014. The average filing covered 147 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1,932 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 440 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 297 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 265 |
| Retail | 3 | 225 |
| Transportation | 2 | 162 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 40 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 14 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,932 workers across 10 notices. On a related front, Finance & Insurance reported 440 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 8 | 649 |
| Brazoria | 2 | 574 |
| San Patricio | 1 | 554 |
| Washington | 2 | 514 |
| Dallas | 1 | 299 |
Harris saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 19% of all affected workers with 649 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 8 | 649 |
| Freeport | 2 | 574 |
| Aransas Pass | 1 | 554 |
| Brenham | 2 | 514 |
| Irving | 1 | 299 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Gulf Marine Fabricators - Aransas Pass at its Aransas Pass facility, reporting 554 affected workers. TIC Energy & Chemical, Inc-(TEC) -Freeport followed with 500 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.