Texas Layoffs — June 2018
Employers in Texas submitted 9 WARN Act notices in June 2018, putting at risk an estimated 796 workers — down from May and down 4% versus June 2017. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 266 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 172 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 108 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 104 |
| Retail | 1 | 88 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 58 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 266 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Information & Technology reported 172 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Comal | 1 | 266 |
| Dallas | 2 | 208 |
| Harris | 2 | 104 |
| Jackson | 1 | 88 |
| Tom Green | 1 | 72 |
Comal bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 266 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Schertz | 1 | 266 |
| Mesquite | 1 | 108 |
| Houston | 2 | 104 |
| Dallas | 1 | 100 |
| Edna | 1 | 88 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Baker Hughes-Schertz at its Schertz facility, reporting 266 affected workers. ECS Refining followed with 108 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy 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.