Logging In to Your Texas Unemployment Claim
Where to log in to your Texas unemployment claim, file weekly or biweekly certifications, check payment status, and get help.
Short answer: Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Benefits Services (UBS) is the online system (available 24 hours a day) where you select "Request a Payment" every two weeks on your designated filing day (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, per your instructions); Texas Workforce Commission, Request Benefit Payments
| Logging in and filing weekly claims | Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Benefits Services (UBS) is the online system (available 24 hours a day) where you select "Request a Payment" every two weeks on your designated filing day (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, per your instructions); if you miss it, you can request on the open filing days, Thursday-Saturday of that week. Log in with the same User ID and password you use for WorkInTexas.com. Check "Claim and Payment Status" in UBS. By phone, use Tele-Serv at 800-558-8321 (Option 1 to request payment, Option 2 for status) with your SSN and PIN. For late requests, call the TWC Tele-Center at 800-939-6631. UBS login: https://apps.twc.texas.gov/UBS/security/logon.do |
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| How to apply | Apply online through TWC's Unemployment Benefit Services (UBS) or call a Tele-Center at 800-939-6631. Your former employer has up to 14 days to respond, and an eligibility decision can take up to four weeks. Request payments every two weeks online or through Tele-Serv at 800-558-8321, reporting work and earnings for the week you worked. |
| Work search requirements | You must register for work, search for work, keep a log of your work search activities, and apply for and accept suitable full-time work. Your local Workforce Development Board sets how many activities you need each week, so the number varies by county. TWC's county list currently ranges from 1 to 5, and large counties such as Harris, Dallas, Tarrant and Travis require 5. Go by the number in the letter TWC mails you. |
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FAQ
Where do I log in to my unemployment claim in Texas?
Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Benefits Services (UBS) is the online system (available 24 hours a day) where you select "Request a Payment" every two weeks on your designated filing day (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, per your instructions); if you miss it, you can request on the open filing days, Thursday-Saturday of that week. Log in with the same User ID and password you use for WorkInTexas.com. Check "Claim and Payment Status" in UBS. By phone, use Tele-Serv at 800-558-8321 (Option 1 to request payment, Option 2 for status) with your SSN and PIN. For late requests, call the TWC Tele-Center at 800-939-6631.
How do I apply for unemployment in Texas?
Apply online through TWC's Unemployment Benefit Services (UBS) or call a Tele-Center at 800-939-6631. Your former employer has up to 14 days to respond, and an eligibility decision can take up to four weeks. Request payments every two weeks online or through Tele-Serv at 800-558-8321, reporting work and earnings for the week you worked.
What are the work search requirements for unemployment in Texas?
You must register for work, search for work, keep a log of your work search activities, and apply for and accept suitable full-time work. Your local Workforce Development Board sets how many activities you need each week, so the number varies by county. TWC's county list currently ranges from 1 to 5, and large counties such as Harris, Dallas, Tarrant and Travis require 5. Go by the number in the letter TWC mails you.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.