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.
Learn how to apply for unemployment benefits.
Learn about the ongoing eligibility requirements for receiving unemployment benefits. To continue to be eligible for unemployment benefits, you must be totally or partially unemployed (working part time) and meet all of our requirements.
Web links and contact phone numbers for online Services, Tele-Centers and Tele-Serv and checking claim status
The Mass Claims program streamlines the unemployment benefit claims process for employers faced with either temporary or permanent layoffs. Employers can submit basic worker information on behalf of their employees to initiate claims for unemployment benefits.
This page explains what work to report and when, what happens if you don't report all work and earnings, and how it will affect your benefits.
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.
This page provides information on managing your unemployment benefits password and PIN.