Three full-time commissioners are appointed to the Texas Workforce Commission by the Governor, one each representing employers, labor, and the public. Together, they oversee the functioning of TWC and develop agency policy.
Find information about unemployment benefit chargebacks. Unemployment benefit chargebacks are amounts of paid unemployment benefits charged to an employer’s tax account for use in calculating the employer’s unemployment tax rate.
Find youth programs that help middle and high school students grow their skills, learn about STEM, and explore career fields. Youth programs include Texas Science & Engineering Fair, Governor’s Science & Technology Champions Academy, Governor’s Summer Merit Program, Camp Code, and Youth Robotics.
Find more information on the State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) Rules and Regulations. These laws were created for the mandated transfer of compensation experience, including tax rates, in partial business transfers.
The public commissioner’s office serves as the representative for the public, promoting and supporting the growth of Texas’ world-class employers and talented workforce.
TWC shares commission meeting information such as the minutes, agenda, and materials with the public. Find all 2023 commission meeting information in one place.
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.
This page provides general information to help new Texas employers. Topics include employer liability, employee classification, tax rates, taxable wage limits, wage report filing and tax paying options. Information for new hire reporting and required posters are also included.
Texas law allows employers in Texas that have a TWC tax account number to designate a mailing address for receiving TWC notices at a preferred location. Learn how to designate an address.
Find information about laws that protect workers. Learn how to claim unpaid wages or file a complaint for employment or housing discrimination. Get information about child labor or minimum wage laws.