To answer your follow-up question about timing: Once your son's claim is approved (which typically takes 2-3 weeks if there are no issues), he'll be able to request his first payment. He won't get paid for the first week (the waiting week), but he still needs to request payment for it. After that, he'll request payment every two weeks on his assigned day. The money usually arrives 2-3 business days after a successful payment request via direct deposit, or 5-7 days if he's using the TWC debit card. Regarding work search documentation, a spreadsheet is perfect! He should record: - Date of activity - Employer name/contact information - Type of work search activity (application, interview, networking, WorkInTexas.com activity, etc.) - Position applied for - Method of contact (online, in person, email) - Results/follow-up TWC doesn't audit everyone, but when they do, having organized records makes it much easier.

For your last question about what counts as work search activities - it's more than just job applications. Here's what TWC accepts as valid work search activities: - Submitting job applications/resumes - Attending job interviews - Creating a profile on WorkInTexas.com - Attending job fairs - Participating in job search seminars or workshops - Taking skills assessment tests - Registering with a staffing agency - Networking events related to job search He needs at least 3 of these activities each week. And regarding the wage investigation deadline - he should request it within 14 days of receiving his Statement of Benefits letter. Also, once he starts receiving benefits, he should set a reminder to request payment every two weeks. Missing a payment request can create real headaches!

To answer your follow-up question - you should wait for the scheduled fact-finding interview before submitting your evidence. During that call, the examiner will tell you how to submit your documentation. They typically give you a specific fax number or email address that goes directly to your claim examiner. And yes, absolutely continue requesting payment every two weeks while waiting for a determination. This is essential even if your claim is in pending status. If you're ultimately approved, you'll only receive benefits for weeks you properly requested payment.

During your fact-finding interview: DO: - Stick to factual statements - Reference specific dates and events - Clearly state you never received a second write-up - Explain your harassment reports chronologically - Ask for the employer to provide proof of the second write-up - Stay calm and professional DON'T: - Use emotional language or appear angry - Make general accusations without evidence - Interrupt the examiner or employer - Bring up unrelated workplace issues - Speculate about employer motives without evidence Remember that everything is being recorded, and the examiner is looking for clear, factual information to make their determination. Your documentation will speak for itself if organized properly.

GET READY FOR THE TWC NIGHTMARE!!! I reapplied after being denied the first time too and they STILL messed up my wages even though I had proof. Took 5 WEEKS and MULTIPLE CALLS to get it fixed!!!! Their system is complete garbage and they don't care at all about people who need help. Hope your experience is better than mine but I'M NEVER COUNTING ON TWC AGAIN!!!!

Just wanted to follow up on something important - since you mentioned this temp job lasted April-August, make sure you have documentation ready in case there's any confusion about why it ended. If it was truly a temporary position with a defined end date, that's usually pretty straightforward for TWC to process. In my experience, when reapplying after a previous denial, it sometimes triggers additional review because they see you in their system already. Don't get discouraged if you have to wait a bit longer than a first-time applicant might.

isnt it up to the irs not twc? maybe u should ask them

One more thing - check if you repaid the money in the same calendar year you received it. If you got the benefits and repaid them within 2025, then the 1099-G should show the net amount. If you got the benefits in 2024 but repaid in 2025, things get more complicated and you may need to use the "claim of right" doctrine when filing. Something to ask about when you reach TWC.

I had to call over 50 times in one day last year to get through. Started at 7am and just kept redialing whenever it disconnected me. Finally got through around 2pm. The system is DESIGNED to make you give up. Once I finally got a person, they fixed my issue in literally 5 minutes. It was a simple data entry error that had my claim stuck for weeks! Keep trying and document EVERYTHING - dates, times, how long you waited before disconnection. You might need it if you end up filing a complaint.

Update on your situation? Were you able to get through using any of these methods? I'm curious which one worked because I might be facing the same issue soon with my claim renewal.