How to Get Unemployment in Texas

Unemployment is a program that is run by the government that will pay you benefits if you are unemployed. Sometimes part-time workers can also get unemployment benefits in Texas. Unemployment is paid for by taxes from many employers. The Workforce Commission of Texas runs the Texas unemployment program.

Instructions

1. Verify your eligibility. You are eligible for unemployment if you lost your job for any reason with the exception of getting fired due to misconduct or voluntarily quitting. If you find part-time work, you can still get unemployment benefits in Texas for the other part-time you are out of work.

2. Write out a statement explaining why you lost your job and that you would like to apply for unemployment benefits. Take your statement to your local Texas Workforce Comission office and ask to apply for benefits. Call 1-800-939-6631 for assistance.

3. Wait two to four week to get a reply. An examiner will go over your situation and contact your employer. Your employer will have 14 weeks to appeal your unemployment if you are granted checks.

4. Reapply every 2 weeks for benefits on the Workforce Solutions website.

Tips & Warnings

• You will still have to pay taxes on your unemployment checks at the end of the year.

References

• Texas Workforce Commission: Applying for Unemployment Benefits