Verify you are eligible to receive unemployment benefits in Texas
Gather information needed to file: Social Security number, driver’s license or state ID, mailing address, phone number, email address, employment history (employer names, addresses, dates), and your last day worked and reason for separation
Create or sign in to your Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) account at https://www.twc.texas.gov/
Choose the option to file a new unemployment claim (or reopen/continue a claim if instructed)
Complete the online application fields and submit required information
Review the claim submission confirmation
File weekly benefit payments (certify) through your TWC account for each week you want benefits
Check your TWC account for updates, requests for additional information, and payment status
Respond promptly to any TWC requests (for example, eligibility questionnaires or work search documentation)
Use direct deposit if available to speed up payments, or follow TWC instructions for payment delivery
Contact TWC if you need help filing or have claim issues: https://www.twc.texas.gov/contact-us