News for Claimants
Latest Unemployment News
- New! Congress Extends EUC and EB (PDF)
- Understanding Extended Unemployment Benefits (PDF) - Read about the benefit extensions available to eligible Texans who run out of their regular benefits. TWC will keep you informed about any additional weeks of benefits you may be eligible to receive.
- Regular and Extended Benefits Chart (PDF)
Learn More About:
- Unemployment Benefits Services - Use our online services to apply for regular Unemployment Insurance benefits, check the status of your existing claim, request payment, and find 1099-G information.
- Reporting Your 1099-G Information to the IRS
- Unemployment Insurance (UI) - Read about UI policies, eligibility guidelines, Frequently Asked Questions, and much more.
- Protect Your Debit Card Account by Reporting Fraud Schemes (PDF)
- COBRA Premium Reduction - You may be eligible for a temporary reduction of your health insurance premium.
- Making Home Affordable - Get information about federal refinancing and loan modification programs.
- School Lunch Program (PDF) - If you are claiming UI benefits, your children may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.
Contacting a TWC UI Tele-Center:
If you need to speak with someone and are unable to get through on the telephone, please use our e-mail form. TWC normally responds within 48 hours.
Call TWC Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Central Standard Time) for all Unemployment Insurance services.
| Austin: (512) 340-4300 | Houston: (281) 983-1100 |
| Dallas: (972) 339-6200 | McAllen: (956) 984-4700 |
| El Paso: (915) 832-6400 | San Antonio: (210) 258-6600 |
| Fort Worth: (817) 420-1600 | Others call toll free: (800) 939-6631 |