Instructions and information for and about requesting benefit payments. You must request payment to receive benefits. Request benefit payment as instructed, approximately one to two weeks after you apply for benefits, and every two weeks after that.
This page discusses Disaster Unemployment Insurance, including how to apply for disaster-related benefits.
An overpayment is caused when TWC pays unemployment benefits that you were not eligible to receive. State law requires TWC to recover all unemployment benefits overpayments.
This page provides information about tax refunds, including how to request a refund, requesting a restyled refund check, and replacing a lost refund check.
Find resources on the Texas Workforce Commission’s Apprenticeship Texas: A Powerful Competitive Edge initiative.
This page presents basic information about Texas unemployment taxes including which employers must pay. It also has the definitions of employment and wages according to the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA).
The Labor Commissioner's office represents the interests of workers with respect to TWC services.
Find resources on the Foreign Labor Certification for employers filing applications for H-2A and H-2B foreign labor visas through the U.S. Department of Labor.
This page helps employers determine if their workers are employees or independent contractors, sometimes called contract labor. Misclassifying workers can increase taxes and result in penalties and interest.
Discover new career opportunities in Texas based on your skills and interests. With MyTXCareer you can browse personalized occupation matches based on your experience, skills, and interests. Explore recommended career paths to help you advance through the labor market.