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TWC work search requirements - can I use non-WorkInTexas job applications?
I'm currently receiving unemployment benefits and trying to keep up with the work search requirements. I've been applying to jobs through LinkedIn and Indeed, but someone told me that TWC only counts applications through WorkInTexas.gov as valid work search activities. Is this true? Do all my job applications HAVE to be through the WorkInTexas site to count toward my weekly work search requirements? I've already submitted 5 applications this week but now I'm worried they won't count and my benefits might get suspended. Help!
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Emma Wilson
Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I feel much better now understanding that my LinkedIn and Indeed applications will count. I'll continue documenting everything carefully in case of an audit. I appreciate everyone taking the time to share their knowledge and experiences!
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Ava Martinez
i'm just wondering if we still have to do the work search requirements for this week even tho yesterday was a holiday? do we get to count one less day or still need all 3 activities?
You still need to complete all three work search activities for the week. Holidays don't reduce the required number of work search activities. TWC calculates these requirements on a weekly basis, not daily, so federal holidays don't change the total needed. Make sure you're documenting all your work search activities in case you get selected for a random work search audit!
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Lucy Lam
You might want to check if your husband qualifies for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) if his job loss was related to foreign competition or outsourcing, which happens a lot in oil and gas. It provides extended benefits AND pays for retraining. Worth asking TWC about specifically. Also, while not immediate help, he should look into CDL training programs. They're short (4-6 weeks), many companies will pay for the training if he commits to work for them, and starting pay is typically $60-70k in Texas with guaranteed employment. My brother-in-law did this after 20 years in oil and gas and wishes he'd done it sooner.
I've never heard of the Trade Adjustment Assistance - will definitely look into that! His company specifically mentioned foreign competition when they did the layoffs, so that might actually apply. The CDL idea is excellent too. He's been resistant to completely changing industries but at this point we need stability more than anything. Thank you!
Just following up - were you able to contact the workforce office or apply for any of the assistance programs mentioned? Sometimes the workforce offices know about job openings that aren't publicly posted yet, especially if your husband is willing to consider something different from his previous field.
Yes! We visited the Workforce Solutions office yesterday and it was actually really helpful. They connected him with a manufacturing company that's doing interviews next week, and we've started the paperwork for a training program in industrial maintenance if that doesn't work out. Also got approved for emergency utility assistance through the community action agency. Still waiting on SNAP but at least things are moving in the right direction. Thanks again to everyone for the suggestions!
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Dylan Cooper
I went thru this last year when i was on unemployment. got a part time job at HEB, still claimed partial unemployment for like 2 months. they paid my waiting week after i had been working there about 6 weeks. its all about how much money you've earned while on unemployment.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really helpful to hear from someone who went through almost the exact same situation.
Just curious - when they paid your waiting week, was it the full amount or was it reduced because of your part-time job? When I got mine it was reduced.
Good question! They paid me the reduced amount, not the full amount. It was offset by my part-time earnings from that week, just like my regular unemployment payments have been.
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i think everyones making this way more complicated than it is. just do your payment request normally and the waiting week comes later automatically. thats it. u dont need to do anything special
Amina Diallo
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'll go ahead and do my regular payment request on Monday, report my work hours honestly, and wait for the waiting week to process. Sounds like I might need to be patient since it could take a couple weeks to show up after my final request. I appreciate all the help!
Javier Cruz
•Good plan. Just one more thing - after you've done your final payment request, check your TWC account online periodically. The waiting week payment should show up in your claim payment history when it processes. If you don't see it after 3 weeks, then you might want to contact TWC directly. Best of luck with your new job!
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Miguel Ortiz
One more thing to keep in mind: If you're approaching benefit exhaustion, you might want to start looking into assistance programs now rather than waiting until your benefits actually run out. Things like SNAP (food benefits), utility assistance programs, etc. often have application processing times of several weeks, so it's better to get that paperwork started early if you think you might need it. Also, remember that if you do find work but then lose that job again before your current benefit year ends, you can potentially reopen your existing claim if you have any benefits remaining. But if you exhaust all benefits, you'll need to earn enough in a new base period to qualify for a new claim in the future.
Thank you for this advice. I hadn't thought about looking into assistance programs yet, but that makes a lot of sense to get the ball rolling now. I'm hoping I find something before my benefits run out, but it's good to have a backup plan. The job market is just so tough right now, especially in marketing with all the tech layoffs flooding the candidate pool.
Just to confirm what others have said - once your benefits remaining amount hits zero, your payments stop regardless of the benefit year end date. But I wanted to add something important: How quickly you use up your benefits depends on your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA). For example, if your WBA is $580, then your $5,820 would last about 10 weeks. You can calculate roughly how many more weeks of full benefits you have by dividing your remaining balance by your weekly amount. This can help you budget and plan for how long your benefits will last if you continue getting full payments each week. And as others mentioned, part-time work can help stretch this further.
This is super helpful! Never thought to actually do the math lol. Makes it way easier to plan when u know exactly how many weeks u have left!
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Elijah Brown
btw after u do the id.me thing make sure u log back into the twc unemployment account again. alot of ppl think there done after id.me but u have to go back and finish the claim on the twc site. also the first payment is always the slowest, after that its usualy pretty quick if u do the payment requests right
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NebulaNinja
Yes, things like updating your resume on WorkInTexas, attending workforce center workshops, and creating job alerts can count as work search activities. Here's the full list TWC accepts: https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/work-search-requirements-unemployment-benefits Just make sure you're keeping track of all your activities with dates and details in case they audit you. A lot of people get caught off guard when TWC randomly asks for proof of their work search activities.
I finally got through to TWC this morning! The agent was able to help me request the missed payment weeks since I'm a first-time claimant. She said my claim is actually approved now - the determination letter was mailed on Friday but hasn't arrived yet. She verified my weekly benefit amount is $437 and explained the payment schedule. Thank you everyone for your help! Now I understand how important it is to keep requesting payments every two weeks regardless of claim status.
That's great news! Glad you were able to get it sorted out. Just remember to keep up with your work search activities and payment requests every two weeks and you should be all set!
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TWC still pending after manual ID verification - 3 months and no payment!
I'm at my wit's end with this ID verification nightmare! My husband was approved for unemployment in August 2025, but we haven't received a SINGLE payment because of this ID.me mess. He's completed the ID.me verification process THREE separate times, and TWC claims they never received anything! When he finally got through to someone last week (after calling 47 times), they told him to manually upload his ID documents directly through the TWC portal instead. He submitted his driver's license, social security card, and a utility bill right away, but the claim is still showing 'Payment Hold - ID Verification Pending.' It's been over 3 months since approval with zero money! Has anyone dealt with this manual verification process? How long before they actually process it and release payments? I'm seriously concerned we're going to lose our apartment while waiting for this bureaucratic nightmare to end.
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I don't mean to go off topic but this is why the system is so broken. My neighbor hasn't worked in 3 years and somehow got approved instantly with no verification issues while hardworking people like your husband have to jump through 500 hoops just to get what they deserve. The whole thing is designed to make you give up.
Carmen Ortiz
•That's not helpful or accurate. TWC's verification system applies to everyone equally. Your neighbor either had a different type of claim or you don't have all the facts. Let's focus on helping OP with their specific verification issue rather than making unfounded claims about the system being rigged.
Carmen Ortiz
Update on my earlier comment - I just checked with a friend who works at TWC, and she confirmed they implemented a new expedited process for cases over 60 days old last week. Call the main TWC number, select option 2, then 1, then when prompted for your claim ID, press *#0 (star, pound, zero). This bypasses the regular queue and should connect you to a specialist who can specifically address ID verification backlog cases. They've apparently added weekend staff just to clear this backlog. Good luck!
Aisha Rahman
•Oh my goodness, thank you SO MUCH for this insider tip! We'll try this first thing tomorrow morning. I really appreciate you checking with your friend and sharing this information. I'll update here if it works!
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Anastasia Kozlov
not to be that person but maybe they're right?? retail is a standing job, if you cant do the requirements..... also before everyone attacks me my mom worked retail through 2 pregnancies standing all day
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Ravi Patel
•ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? every pregnancy is different! i was hospitalized for mine! and the law literally requires reasonable accommodations which occasional sitting IS. this attitude is why pregnant women get discriminated against!!
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Isabella Oliveira
•While I understand your perspective, the law is actually quite clear here. Reasonable accommodations must be provided for pregnancy-related conditions unless they cause undue hardship to the business. Occasional sitting for a few minutes would rarely if ever qualify as an undue hardship in retail.
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Malik Jackson
Update: I got my doctor's note today! It specifically states I need to be allowed to sit for 5-10 minutes every couple of hours when experiencing dizziness and should have access to water throughout my shift. I'm going to email it to HR tonight. Thanks everyone for your advice - I'll update again when I hear back from them.
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Isabella Oliveira
•Perfect! Emailing it creates a documentation trail. Also request a formal reasonable accommodation meeting to discuss implementation. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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CosmicCrusader
•That's great! One additional suggestion - in your email, politely request written confirmation that they received your doctor's note and ask when you can expect to be placed back on the schedule. This creates additional documentation that could be helpful for a TWC claim if they refuse to accommodate you.
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