Texas Layoffs — March 2018
Employers in Texas reported 13 WARN Act notices in March 2018, displacing an estimated 832 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 69% versus March 2017. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 287 |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 273 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 117 |
| Utilities | 1 | 89 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 66 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 287 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 273 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis | 2 | 287 |
| Harris | 3 | 272 |
| McLennan | 1 | 190 |
| Dallas | 4 | 79 |
| Bexar | 1 | 2 |
Ellis saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 287 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | 2 | 287 |
| Houston | 3 | 272 |
| Waco | 1 | 190 |
| Dallas | 3 | 68 |
| Carrollton | 1 | 11 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Caterpillar-Waco2 at its Waco facility, reporting 190 affected workers. Toys R Us -Distribution Center followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.