How to File Unemployment in Texas

File For Unemployment In Texas!

The unemployment rate is nearing 8% and everyday more and more people find themselves facing unemployment. It is extremely important to know how to file an unemployment claim in Texas if you find yourself unemployed. These unemployment benefits can keep food on the table and a roof over your head during tough economic times.

Things You'll Need

• Last employer's business name and address
• First and last dates (month, day and year) you worked for your last employer
• Number of hours worked and pay rate if you worked this week (including Sunday)
• Information related to your normal wage
• Alien Registration Number (if not a U.S. citizen or national)
• Social Security Number

Instructions

1. 

   The first thing you need to do to file unemployment in Texas is to collect all the necessary documents to file unemployment. Once you have all the information, you need to decide how you would like to register for your unemployment benefits in Texas. You can apply online, over the phone, or in a Texas Work Force office. It is recommended to file online if possible because the lines and wait can be very long on the phone and in person. You can file for unemployment in Texas in about 15 minutes online.

2. 

   If filing your unemployment claim in Texas online, you will go the Texas Work Force home page to start. It will ask you for a user ID and password which you will not have yet. You need to click Sign Up Now to create a username and password for your unemployment claim. Once you do this you will be ready to file your unemployment claim in Texas.

3. 

   Now that you have your username and password, log in to start your unemployment claim in Texas. First, you will be asked some questions to make sure you qualify and thereafter you will fill in information regarding your prior work history and wages.

4. 

   It is a requirement in Texas to sign up for Texas Workforce and actively pursue work while you collect unemployment. Failure to do this can result in failure to be able to collect unemployment in Texas. Make sure to sign up for work and save your pin number. You can expect to collect your first check within 3-4 weeks.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to file for unemployment as soon as you lose your job so that you can collect unemployment as soon as possible!

Resources

• Texas Work Force