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Apply for unemployment benefits in Texas

Find Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) unemployment benefit claim and appeal information.

In Texas, 1 state agency publishes 1 official link for this service.

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Texas Workforce Commission — Unemployment Benefits, WorkInTexas & Labor Law

Employment services

Read TWC information about UBS application, payment-request and claim-status functions.

Source checked October 29, 2026

TWC Unemployment Benefits Program & Tele-Center

Log on to UBS to apply for benefits, request payment, check claim and payment status, and more.

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