Apply for Unemployment Insurance
How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance
The Texas Workforce Commission handles all unemployment insurance claims. There are two ways to apply:
Online
Visit http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ui/uiclaim.html to submit your unemployment insurance claim.
By Phone
Through this service, you can apply for unemployment insurance, get answers to your questions about unemployment insurance, and give TWC additional claim information.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Telephone Numbers:
In Webb County (956) 794-6500
Toll Free 1-800-939-6631
You will need the following information for your call:
- The name and mailing address of your last employer
- The starting and ending dates of your last job
- And if you are not a U.S. citizen, your alien registration number
All individuals who file an unemployment insurance claim must register for work at www.WorkInTexas.com.
For more information on Unemployment Insurance, please visit www.texasworkforce.org/ui/bnfts/claimantinfo.html
