Just wanted to share my recent experience since I see this is still an active thread! I filed my claim 3 weeks ago and just got approved yesterday. What really helped speed things up was being proactive about documentation - I uploaded my layoff letter, final paystub, and separation notice right when I filed instead of waiting for them to request it. One thing I learned the hard way: even though my claim got approved, my first payment was delayed because I hadn't completed the required work search activities for the first week. Make sure you're doing those 3 work search activities every single week from day one, even while waiting for approval. The TWC website has good examples of what counts - job applications, networking events, career fairs, etc. Also for anyone still waiting, don't stress too much about the "pending" status. Mine showed pending right up until the day it switched to approved. The system doesn't give you much visibility into where things stand unfortunately. Keep doing those biweekly payment requests and stay on top of the work search requirements!

Just want to echo what others have said about being proactive with documentation and starting work search activities immediately! I'm currently going through this process myself (filed 2 weeks ago, still waiting) and this thread has been super helpful. One additional tip I learned from my local workforce center - they offer free resume review and job search workshops that count toward your work search requirements. So you can knock out multiple activities in one visit while actually getting valuable help with your job hunt. Also, LinkedIn job applications definitely count as valid work search activities, so make sure you're documenting those too. Fingers crossed we all get through this process quickly!

One more thing to keep in mind - if your employer was using a payroll service like ADP, Paychex, or similar, they might be the ones who need to correct the wage reporting rather than your employer's HR directly. Sometimes the payroll company has their own process for fixing interstate wage reporting issues. If your HR contact hits a wall, ask them which payroll service they use and get the contact info for that company's unemployment/wage reporting department. I had to go through Paychex directly when my employer couldn't get the wages corrected through their normal HR channels. Just another avenue to explore if things get stuck!

Just wanted to jump in with one more resource that might help - if you're having trouble getting through to TWC by phone, you can also try their live chat feature on the TWC website during business hours. It's not always available, but when it is, the wait times are usually shorter than calling. The chat agents can also initiate wage investigations and answer questions about your claim status. Also, since you mentioned your employer is based in Virginia, make sure to ask TWC specifically about the Interstate Combined Wage Claim program during your wage investigation. This allows them to pull wage records from Virginia and apply them to your Texas claim, which might be faster than waiting for your employer to re-report everything to Texas. Sounds like you're doing everything right by keeping up with the payment requests and work searches while this gets sorted out. The system is definitely confusing for remote workers, but you should be able to get your full Texas benefits once the wages are properly credited!

I'm new to this community but wanted to share that I'm in a very similar situation right now! I missed 4 weeks of payment requests during my appeal because I assumed I shouldn't request payments while my claim was denied. Like many others here, it just seemed logical that you wouldn't request money you're not eligible for. This thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. I had no idea this was such a common mistake or that there were actual processes to help fix it. The consistent advice about visiting Workforce Solutions in person rather than trying to get through by phone seems like the key strategy based on everyone's experiences. I'm particularly grateful for the specific information about the "Continued Claims During Appeal" backdating process and the tip about asking for a "claims specialist" rather than general customer service. It's also encouraging to see that hearing officers often understand this confusion and can help during the appeal process. I'm planning to visit my local Workforce Solutions office this week with all my documentation. Reading about so many partial and full successes here gives me real hope that this mistake isn't as catastrophic as I initially thought. Thank you all for sharing your experiences so generously - this thread should honestly be a resource guide for anyone navigating unemployment appeals!

I'm new to this community and just wanted to say thank you to everyone who shared their experiences in this thread! I'm currently going through something very similar - I missed 6 weeks of payment requests during my appeal because I thought it was pointless to request money when my claim was denied. Reading all these responses has been such a huge relief. What really stands out to me is how many people made this exact same "logical" assumption, which clearly shows this is a communication problem with TWC's system, not individual mistakes. The consistent success stories from people who visited Workforce Solutions in person give me real hope. I'm especially grateful for the detailed advice about asking for a "claims specialist," the "Continued Claims During Appeal" backdating process, and documenting everything. Based on everyone's experiences here, I'm planning to visit my local office this week with all my documentation ready. This thread should honestly be required reading for anyone filing an unemployment appeal - the level of practical, real-world guidance here is incredible. I'll definitely update once I know how my situation turns out. Thanks again for creating such a supportive and informative discussion!

I'm about 4 months into receiving TWC benefits and this is my second time dealing with a payment delay. My payment was also processed on the 9th and when Thursday came and went without the usual deposit, I started getting that familiar knot in my stomach. What really helped me last time was remembering that if your TWC account shows "processed," the money is coming - it's just a matter of when the system catches up. I've learned to check TWC's website and Twitter first when delays happen, since they usually post updates about system-wide issues. Also started keeping a small "delay buffer" in my account after my first delay experience because rent doesn't wait for TWC to sort out their processing! Reading through everyone's experiences here is so reassuring - it really helps to know these hiccups are just part of dealing with the system and not something wrong with our individual claims. Hope everyone gets their payments soon!

I'm dealing with the exact same situation! My payment was processed on the 9th and I'm normally very predictable with Thursday morning deposits through Bank of America. This is actually my third month receiving TWC benefits and my first delay experience, so I was starting to panic thinking I somehow messed up my weekly certification. Reading through everyone's stories here has been such a huge relief - I had no idea these system delays were this common! I'm definitely going to start following TWC on Twitter for updates and set up those bank alerts people mentioned. It's crazy how much anxiety kicks in when that deposit doesn't show up on time, especially when you're already dealing with unemployment stress. Really grateful for this community sharing their experiences - makes you feel less alone when dealing with these TWC hiccups!

I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! TWC flagged me for a $4,200 overpayment from early 2023 because I missed their ID verification request. Like you, I had already found a new job and wasn't checking my TWC account anymore. I just completed the ID.me verification last week and filed my appeal. Reading through all these responses is giving me so much hope - it sounds like most people who were legitimately eligible get their overpayments reversed as long as they can prove they met all the requirements during their claim period. I have my hearing scheduled for next month and I'm gathering all my documentation now. Thanks for posting about this - it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one who went through this! Please keep us updated on how your hearing goes on May 16th. Fingers crossed for both of us!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! TWC hit me with a $6,100 overpayment notice last month for benefits I received in early 2023. Just like you, I had found a new job and completely stopped monitoring my TWC account, so I missed their ID verification request. I was panicking when I first saw the overpayment amount, but after reading all these responses, I'm feeling much more optimistic. I completed the ID.me verification as soon as I discovered the issue and filed my appeal right away. My hearing is scheduled for early June. It's so reassuring to see how many people have had successful outcomes with similar cases - it really seems like as long as you were legitimately eligible during your claim period and can prove it, the appeal board understands that people naturally stop checking TWC correspondence after returning to work. Thanks for starting this thread, it's been incredibly helpful! Definitely keep us posted on how your May 16th hearing goes.