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.
The Unemployment Tax program collects wage information and unemployment taxes from employers. The wage information determines the amount of unemployment benefits claimants may receive. Unemployment taxes are used to pay unemployment benefits.
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.
Hiring Red, White & You! is a statewide hiring event that connects veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses to employers across Texas.
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 Jobs & Education for Texans (JET) program provides grants to buy and install equipment for career and technical education (CTE) courses. These courses must lead to a license, certificate or post-secondary degree in a high-demand occupation. The JET Advisory Board meets every quarter to review received applications.
Find links to Workforce program guides that provide information and policy guidance about programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.