Through the Preschool Development Grant Birth Through 5, the Administration for Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Department of Education, awarded the state of Texas $16 million per year for a three-year funding cycle.
Learn about the Extended Benefits Program (EB) that is only available during periods of high state or national unemployment. When Texas “triggers” on EB, you may be eligible for extended unemployment benefits if you have received all weeks of your regular benefits.
Learn about unemployment benefits program fraud, including ID fraud. Learn what fraud is, the consequences, and how to report fraud. Find information on reporting unemployment ID fraud and what to do if you are a victim of ID fraud.
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.
TWC's Child Care Program offers resources to support child care response and recovery efforts.
TWC promotes equal employment opportunity (EEO) through a progressive program designed to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, genetic information, military service, or political affiliation or belief.
This page is to include information about the new unemployment tax system.
Unemployment benefits are taxable income and are subject to both Federal Income Tax and State Income Tax where applicable. Each January, TWC mails IRS Form 1099-G to all claimants who were paid benefits in the previous tax year. You can also get your 1099-G information online or by phone.