Liable employers in Texas have several responsibilities such as registering for a tax account, reporting new hires, filing wage reports and paying unemployment taxes timely. They are also responsible for updating their tax account with any status changes and displaying required posters.
Learn whose wages to report, which wages and benefits are taxable, and how much tax is due. Information about workers who work in more than one state is also included on this page.
Reimbursing & Government Employers may elect to pay reimbursements instead of taxes. Find details here.
Employers are required to report Unemployment Insurance (UI) wages and pay quarterly UI taxes electronically. Learn about your payment options for paying unemployment taxes.
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.
Find resources on the College Credit for Heroes program, which awards college credit to veterans and service members for their military experience. The initiative eliminates obstacles to attaining licensing, certification, and accreditation to make it easier for veterans to earn college degrees.
Use the Location of Services Checklist to determine if employees are reportable to Texas or another state.
Maximize your employment opportunities as you transition into civilian life. Search for jobs that offer veterans employment preference, receive priority service at Texas Workforce Solutions offices, access the Military to Civilian Occupation Translator, and get information on transition benefits.
The Texas Operation Welcome Home program helps service members who have recently left the military. TWC knows that it can be tough to explain military skills in ways that civilians understand, find jobs, finish college programs or get the right licenses or certifications for jobs.
Find resources on the Texas Veterans Leadership Program, a resource and referral network connecting returning veterans with the resources and tools they need to lead productive lives and enjoy the full benefits of the society they have willingly served.