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You must actively search for work and meet your minimum number of weekly work search activities to be eligible for unemployment benefits. If you work part time, you must continue to look for full-time work each week.
Before each job search trip, submit a written Request for Job Search Allowance form. Get the form at the local Workforce Solutions office and submit to the TAA State Unit by email at: TAA@twc.texas.gov or fax to 512-936-0331.
Learn how to use the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) online Unemployment Benefits Services (UBS) to apply for benefits, request payments, view claim and payment status, and more. You can apply for benefits if you are unemployed or working reduced hours through no fault of your own.
Generally, anyone who is no longer performing personal services for compensation may file a UI claim and try to draw benefits, but must meet various requirements, including monetary eligibility, continuing eligibility, and qualification requirements.
Apply for Benefits takes claims for Unemployment Benefits. This is the first step in receiving benefits. You will provide information about yourself, your last job, and the reason that you are no longer working. You can also call a TWC Tele-Center to file your application.
You may be required to register for work at a state employment service office to remain eligible for Unemployment Benefits. If you are living in Texas, you can register for work in-person at a Texas workforce center or over the Internet at WorkInTexas.com .
If you’re receiving Texas unemployment insurance benefits, you also must register for job searching on the Texas Workforce page WorkinTexas.com, which is the state’s online job matching system.
