How Do You Apply For Unemployment In Texas?
The unemployment rate in Texas is steadily rising. If you were one of the unlucky ones that have been laid off or fired, you can use this guide to help navigate through the process of applying for Unemployment benefits in Texas. In Texas you can qualify for Unemployment benefits if you were an employee (that means you received a W-2, 1099 workers are not considered employees), and you are unemployed or partially unemployed through no fault of your own (that means you were laid off due to lack of work, or your employer reduced your hours, you were fired for reasons other than work related misconduct, or you quit your job due to a work related issue or a medical reason), you also qualify if you had to move with your spouse to another area. If you think you qualify, this is where Texas makes it easier than other states. You go to the Texas Workforce Commission’s website at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ (Clickable link is at the bottom of the page) and apply for your benefits online. You wil
