Texas Unemployment Benefits
Texas Workforce Commission
What is Texas Unemployment Benefits?
Unemployment benefits is an employer-paid program that provides temporary financial assistance to workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and meet Texas' eligibility requirements.
Administration
Texas Unemployment Benefits is administered by Texas Workforce Commission.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Texas and meet all of the following:
- Be unemployed or working reduced hours though no fault of your own,and
- Worked in Texas during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
- Earned a minimum amount of past wages, as determined by Texas guidelines, and
- Meet the ongoing eligibility requirements, including being able to and available for work and actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.
Application Details
What is the application process for Texas Unemployment Benefits?
Apply for benefits online at Unemployment Benefits Services by logging on and selecting Apply for Benefits, or call a Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Tele-Center at 1-800-939-6631 to speak with a customer service representative.