The Texas Workforce Commission provides ALL unemployment insurance (UI) services online or by telephone.   Apply for UI benefits anytime at www.texasworkforce.org or call the Tele-Serv center nearest you.

	Pickup the phone to :
		Apply for UI benefits
		Get answers to your questions about UI
		Give TWC additional claim information

Tele-Serv is an automated telephone system that allows you to request payment by phone, or inquire about the status of your claim or unemployment check.  Call the TWC Tele-Center nearest you Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Austin Local	(512) 340-4300
Dallas local	(214) 252-1200
El Paso local	(915) 832-6400
Fort Worth local	(817) 420-1600
Houston local	(713) 982-7400
McAllen local	(956) 984-4700
San Antonio local	(210) 258-6600
Outside the local calling areas only	(800) 939-6631

 

You will need the following information when applying for UI benefits:
	Your last employer's name and mailing address
	The starting and ending dates of your last job
	If you are not a U.S. citizen, your alien registration number

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