To improve system performance and availability, we will be upgrading our systems from 6:00 p.m. January 10, 2009 until approximately 7:00 a.m. January 11, 2009 Central time. During that time, some systems will not be available.
Please read the following information before you proceed with your claim application.
Important
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 trade related issue, call a
TWC Tele-Center to find out if you qualify for
Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance
or assistance under
Trade Readjustment Assistance.
You may not apply for these assistance programs on the Internet at this time.
Unemployment Insurance claimants: KEEP YOUR TWC MAILING ADDRESS UP-TO-DATE! If you are eligible for unemployment benefits, you will receive a TWC UI debit card in the mail. You need this debit card to access your benefits. Tell us when your address changes, even if you filed a US Postal Service Change of Address form. It is extremely important that we have your current address on file!
Frequently Asked Questions
Review a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Underlined words are links to more information about the subject.
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.
What You Will Need
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)
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.
Process Overview
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.
Using a Public Computer?
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.
Privacy
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.
Browser Support
Recommended browsers are Internet Explorer 6.1 and higher and Firefox 2.x.
Click Internet Explorer
or Firefox to download
a free upgrade.
New to the Internet?
If you are not familiar with filling out applications or forms using the Internet, here are some
basic instructions.
