Information for COVID-19 Employers, Jobseekers and Child Care
Having trouble filing an unemployment claim online? Our Unemployment Benefit System online portal is available 24 hours a day but is experiencing a high volume of visitors. We are seeing lower volume on the online portal between 10:00p.m. and 8 a.m. You may want to try back during those hours to file your claim or check the status of your claim.

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Website Privacy & Security

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Website Terms of Use Disclaimer

Website use, limitations, distribution and copyright information.

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Social Media Disclaimer & Comment Rules

Guidelines and limitations for Texas Workforce Commission social media venues.

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Accessibility Policy for Electronic & Information Resources

Accessibility for people with disabilities and how to contact the TWC Accessibility Coordinator.

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Open Records Requests

How to access TWC records online, by phone or with a written request.

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Compact with Texans

Our commitment to provide courteous, fair, impartial and quality service to customers.

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Website Linking Policy

Linking to and linking from the Texas Workforce Commission website.

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