The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) considers federal workers furloughed due to the government shutdown to be “laid off” from their jobs. Federal workers working without pay and less than their regularly scheduled hours can apply for benefits and TWC will determine if the claim is valid.
The Rehabilitation Council of Texas (Council) is federally mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1992, and advises the Texas Workforce Commission on the policy, scope and effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation services.