How do I register for work with the Texas Workforce Commission?

To be eligible for benefits, you are required to: Register on WorkInTexas.com. If you live in another state, you must register at a public workforce office in that state. Search for work according to the guidelines provided below and make at least the minimum number of work search activities each week.

How do I file unemployment for employment?

The preferred method for reporting work search activities is online using your Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) account.

1. Enter your work search activity in MiWAM at Michigan.gov/uia.
2. Certify with MiWAM any day during your certification week.

How do I check the status of my unemployment claim in Texas?

You can check your claim status online at Unemployment Benefits Services or call Tele-Serv at 800-558-8321 and select option 2. We use information from you and your last employer to determine if you qualify.

Can Texas Workforce Commission help me find a job?

You can search for jobs, receive priority service at Texas Workforce Solutions offices and access information on transition assistance and benefits.

How do you request unemployment benefits in Texas?

Contact the Texas workforce commission. Here you will be able to apply for unemployment benefits as well as register for a current job search. Information is available in both English and Spanish, online and by phone. The phone number to call for more information, or to start the application process, is 800-939-6631.

What is the maximum unemployment benefits in Texas?

As explained above, the Texas Workforce Commission determines your weekly unemployment benefit amount by dividing your earnings for the highest paid quarter of the base period by 25, up to a maximum of $465 per week.

Can I get unemployment in Texas?

Unemployment benefits in Texas are limited to 26 weeks in one benefit year. After claimants exhaust their state benefits, they are eligible for federal unemployment emergency benefits. Claimants can receive benefits if they are employed on a part-time basis, but the state can reduce their benefits.

What does the Texas Workforce Commission do?

Texas Workforce Commission headquarters. The Texas Workforce Commission is a governmental agency in the U.S. state of Texas that provides unemployment benefits and services related to employment to eligible individuals and businesses.