Texas Layoffs — November 2015
Employers in Texas posted 21 WARN Act notices in November 2015, affecting an estimated 1,536 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 48% versus November 2014. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 406 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 289 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 250 |
| Transportation | 3 | 198 |
| Utilities | 3 | 151 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 125 |
| Retail | 1 | 85 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 30 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 406 workers across 6 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 289 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 6 | 384 |
| Galveston | 2 | 321 |
| Fort Bend | 1 | 130 |
| Grayson | 2 | 128 |
| Tom Green | 1 | 120 |
Harris bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 384 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 6 | 384 |
| Texas City | 1 | 196 |
| Sugar Land | 1 | 130 |
| Sherman | 2 | 128 |
| La Marque | 1 | 125 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Jacobs Field Services N.A.-Marathon Galveston Bay at its Texas City facility, reporting 196 affected workers. Noble Drilling (US) LLC - Noble Jim Day Rig followed with 130 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.