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Putting Texans Back to Work
Find a new job faster with help from TWC’s Acceptable Work Search Activities list. Remember – the number of work searches vary by county. View your county and work search requirements.
Job Search Resources
My TX Career
Access the state’s premier job site via our new streamlined portal.
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TWC partnered with Metrix Learning to bring Texans over 5,000 online courses. If you already have a WorkInTexas account, sign up via your account. If not, use the Metrix Portal
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Unemployment Information
Want to apply for unemployment benefits? Find more information and helpful tutorials on Unemployment Benefits Services.
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Our online Unemployment Benefits System is available 24/7. Our call centers are open 7 a.m. to
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Learn about programs and resources available to Texas employers and small businesses.
Resources
- Small Businesses
- Texas Wages - Learn wage ranges for hundreds of occupations by region in Texas.
- Texas Skills To Work - Match skills on a resume with skills asked for in a job posting and search current job postings among 28 metro areas in Texas.
Texas Occupations by Area - Tool
This interactive visualization of the industries/occupations helps Texans identify the highest number of job openings in their area.
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Child Care Stimulus Updates
Learn more about free or low-cost programs and resources for Texas parents.
Texas Child Care Availability Portal
Parents can search for available child care near their home or work, by zip code and by the age of their child at find.childcare.texas.gov
Child Care Relief Funding
Child Care Relief Funding helps child care providers address the impacts of COVID-19. Eligible providers may use these funds in a variety of ways to support their program’s operating costs
Early Childhood Texas
Early Childhood Texas provides families with young children easy access to Texas state agency programs, services, and resources.
Unemployment Benefits ID Fraud
Help TWC fight unemployment benefits identity (ID) fraud. Report suspected ID fraud on an unemployment claim using TWC’s online fraud portal.
Report ID Fraud
Reportar robo de identidad
For information about reporting fraud in another TWC program, see Reporting Fraud.
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Recruiting & Hiring Initiatives for Employers
Learn how to expand your talent pipeline with a diverse, skilled and dedicated workforce.
Texas HireAbility
Learn how to hire, retain, and accommodate individuals who happen to have a disability.
Reentry Services
Learn how to hire and train second chance individuals.
Workforce Solutions Local Boards
Local Workforce Solutions offices around the state are open. You may find your nearest office by using the link below. Please call your nearest office to schedule an appointment.
Our Vocational Rehabilitation Department is available to serve customers with disabilities, both virtually and in-person.
The newly launched Start My VR is an online self-referral form for customers to request information about Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
- Find VR Offices
- Search for VR providers in your area using TWC's VR Provider Locator
- View the Provider Locator Tool documentation
Unemployment Tax
Find information on filing wage reports, paying taxes, and registering for and managing your unemployment tax account.
New UI Tax System Coming
Unemployment Tax Services
Login to file and pay unemployment taxes. If you do not have an account, register for an unemployment tax account.
Employer Benefits Services
Employer access to unemployment benefits information.
Report a Job Refusal or Failure to Attend an Interview
If someone refused a job offer or failed to attend a job interview, you can report this to TWC using our Employee Work Refusal Documentation form.
Other Resources
TWC is working closely with other State Agencies to help Texans. Below are some helpful resources for Texans.
- State Department of Health Services is the state’s central hub for all public health related information.
- Texas Department of Insurance provides helpful tips for replacing health coverage, including both private and public coverage options.
- HealthCare.gov – Need health insurance? Enroll or change Marketplace health insurance plans here.
- Texas Health and Human Services can connect unemployed Texans with applications for food and healthcare benefits.
- Public Utilities Commission can assist Texans with utility payments.
- Texas 211 helps Texans find the resources and information they need.
- TWC Resources to Support the Uvalde Community
- Texans Fight Fentanyl
