Learn about unemployment benefits in Texas. Find how to apply, stay eligible, request payment, check your status, appeal a decision, and more.

Use quick links to find a Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) supported application or login portal easily and quickly.

If you have never used Unemployment Benefit Services, sign up for a User ID. If you used Unemployment Benefit Services in the past, sign in with your previous User ID and password.

Mar 25, 2026 · Unemployment Benefits is an employer-paid program that provides temporary financial help to qualified workers who lost their jobs through no fault of their own.

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Apply online or by phone for unemployment benefits in Texas, get answers to common questions, check the status of a claim, and much more.