Texas Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Texas filed 26 WARN Act notices in February 2016, impacting roughly 3,169 workers — representing a pullback from January and down 15% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 122 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1,756 |
| Mining & Energy | 7 | 443 |
| Utilities | 3 | 428 |
| Retail | 3 | 320 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 153 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 55 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 14 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,756 workers across 10 notices. In a parallel development, Mining & Energy reported 443 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Patricio | 1 | 924 |
| Harris | 8 | 398 |
| El Paso | 2 | 348 |
| Nueces | 2 | 314 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 300 |
San Patricio absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 924 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory | 1 | 924 |
| Houston | 8 | 398 |
| El Paso | 2 | 348 |
| Spring | 1 | 300 |
| Dallas | 3 | 213 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Sherwin Alumina at its Gregory facility, reporting 924 affected workers. Devon Energy Corporation-Spring followed with 300 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.