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| Please read the following information before you proceed with your claim application. |
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| Important |
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Use Apply for Benefits to file a new claim for unemployment insurance benefits.
If you have an existing claim, request payments using the Internet
Payment Request system (paymentrequest.texasworkforce.org)
or by phone, using
Tele-Serv.
If your regular unemployment benefits have been exhausted, or you are unemployed due to a declared
disaster or a trade related issue, call a
TWC Tele-Center to find out if you qualify for
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance,
Disaster Unemployment Assistance,
or assistance under
Trade Readjustment Assistance.
You may not apply for these assistance programs on the Internet at this time.
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Review a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Underlined words are links to more information about the subject. |
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| Completion Requirements |
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IMPORTANT:
You must use the "Previous" or "Continue"
buttons at the bottom of each page of this application.
DO NOT use the browser "Back" button
while in this application. Your claim application is not
complete until it has been submitted and you have received
a confirmation number. Your data will not be saved
if you logoff before receiving confirmation. |
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| What You Will Need |
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You will need the following information to complete your claim application:
- Social Security Number
- Last employer's business name and address
- Date (month, day and year) you began working for your last employer
- Last date you performed work for your last employer
- If you worked this week, including Sunday, the number of hours worked and pay rate for this period
- Alien Registration Number (if not a U.S. citizen or National)
- If you filed a Texas claim for unemployment insurance benefits in the last 12 months, you will need your Tele-Serv Personal Identification Number (PIN)
- Information Related to Normal Wage
- Texas Driver License
Number or Texas Identification Card
Number (not required)
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| Claim Effective Date |
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If your claim is valid, it
begins the Sunday of the week you submit your application.
If you last worked for a temporary help firm,
click here for important information. |
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| Process Overview |
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This is a five-step process that will take approximately 15 minutes or less to complete.
For security purposes, if you stay on a single page for more than 20 minutes the system will not allow you to continue.
If this happens, all information you have entered will be lost and you will have to restart this process. |
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| Using a Public Computer? |
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If you are using a computer in a public place, logoff or close the browser when you are finished entering information.
This is for your protection and will prevent someone else from viewing your claim information. |
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| Privacy |
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Texas Workforce Commission collects personal information entered into electronic forms on this Internet site.
For more information on your rights to request, review and correct information submitted on this electronic
form, please see TWC's Privacy and Security Information. |
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| Browser Support |
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Recommended browsers are Internet Explorer 6.1 and higher and Firefox 2.x.
Click Internet Explorer
or Firefox to download
a free upgrade.
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| New to the Internet? |
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If you are not familiar with filling out applications or forms using the Internet, here are some
basic instructions.
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