I just went through this same situation about 3 weeks ago! You're absolutely right that the waiting week payment processes independently from your regular Monday request schedule. I submitted mine on a Thursday (regular day was Tuesday) and it took exactly 4 business days to process. The payment showed up in my TWC portal payment history section first, then hit my bank account about 18 hours later. Since you submitted yesterday, you should see it appear in your portal by Monday or Tuesday, then deposited by Wednesday at the latest. Just keep in mind it will be 50% of your regular weekly benefit amount, not the full amount. I found it helpful to check the portal twice daily during those few days - once in the morning and once in the evening - so I could track the progress without obsessing over it. The independent processing timeline actually worked out better than waiting for my regular request day would have! Hope this helps with your budgeting planning.

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just submitted my waiting week request today and my regular request day is Monday too. After reading through all these incredibly detailed experiences from everyone, I feel so much more confident about what to expect. It's really reassuring to see how consistent that 3-5 business day processing timeline is across the board, regardless of when your normal request day falls. I was initially stressed thinking I'd have to wait until next Monday, but now I understand the waiting week processes completely on its own schedule. Based on all the timelines shared here, I should see it show up in my TWC portal by Thursday or Friday, then hit my account 1-2 days after that. I'm definitely going to follow the advice about checking the portal twice daily - seems like the perfect balance between staying informed and not driving myself crazy with constant refreshing. The 50% benefit amount is disappointing but totally expected after reading everyone's comments. This thread has been such a lifesaver for managing expectations and reducing the anxiety of not knowing when this payment will come through!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this incredibly frustrating situation! Unfortunately, those 3+ hour wait times with no answer are sadly becoming the new normal for TWC - you're definitely not doing anything wrong. I just went through this exact same nightmare when I filed my claim last month after losing my job. What finally worked for me was calling at exactly 7:00 AM on a Wednesday morning (set multiple alarms!). I know it sounds brutal, but I got through in about 25 minutes instead of the usual hours-long torture session. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings seem to be the sweet spot based on what others have shared. For your employer address question, definitely use the address where you physically worked, not their new relocated location - that's exactly what the system is looking for and it won't delay your claim. Before you subject yourself to more phone hell though, I'd recommend trying the online portal at ui.texasworkforce.org one more time with that employer address clarification. The system has actually improved quite a bit and you might be able to complete your entire claim without ever needing to call. If you do need to call, have all your employment documents ready beforehand - W-2s, employment dates, reason for separation, etc. Once you finally get through, you'll want to move quickly to resolve everything in one call. I know how stressful this is when you desperately need that income, but don't give up! The early morning strategy really does work. You've got this! 💪

I'm currently going through this exact same frustrating experience right now! Lost my job at a logistics company two weeks ago and have been trying to get through to TWC for the past 5 days with absolutely zero success. My record so far is 3 hours and 20 minutes yesterday before I had to hang up to pick up my kids from school - so I totally feel your pain about that 3+ hour wait! This thread has been absolutely incredible though - I had no idea about all these strategies everyone's sharing. The 7:00 AM Wednesday morning approach seems to be the magic formula that everyone's discovered. I'm definitely setting multiple alarms tonight to try that tomorrow (along with having my coffee ready like others suggested!). I also had the same confusion about employer addresses since my company recently consolidated offices, so it's really helpful to get confirmation about using the physical work location. Going to try the online portal one more time with that clarification before attempting the early morning phone strategy. It's honestly ridiculous that we have to become tactical experts just to file for unemployment benefits, but this community sharing all their hard-won knowledge is such a lifesaver. Thanks to everyone for making me feel less alone in this broken system - you're all amazing! 🙏

This thread has been such a lifesaver today! I've been lurking in this community for a while but never posted before - today's TWC outage finally pushed me to join the conversation. I was having the exact same issues as everyone else and was starting to panic that I'd somehow messed up my account. Seeing all the real-time updates and support here made such a huge difference in my stress level. I managed to get through around midnight after following the advice about trying during off-peak hours. I'm definitely interested in that Discord server idea! As someone who's been quietly following this community, I think having a real-time alert system would be incredibly valuable for situations like this. It would save so much panic and confusion when these outages happen. Thanks to everyone who kept posting updates throughout the day - you all turned what could have been a nightmare into a manageable situation. This is exactly the kind of community support that makes dealing with unemployment benefits a little less overwhelming!

Just wanted to add my voice to everyone saying how amazing this community has been today! I'm a single mom dealing with my first time on unemployment, and when the TWC site went down on my filing day, I honestly thought I was going to have a panic attack. I had no idea what to do or who to turn to. Finding this thread was like finding a lifeline - seeing that it wasn't just me and getting all the practical advice about screenshots, backup phone numbers, and alternative filing methods made all the difference. I finally got through using the Tele-Serv number around 8 PM after about an hour of persistent calling. I'm absolutely on board with the Discord idea! Having a real-time support network for situations like this would be incredible, especially for those of us who are new to navigating these systems. Thank you to everyone who shared updates, tips, and just general moral support throughout this stressful day. This community truly is a blessing!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this incredibly frustrating situation! I went through almost exactly the same thing about 5 months ago - my employer was also a no-show at my appeal hearing, and I was completely blindsided when I still lost despite their absence. What I learned through my experience is that TWC operates on what they call "record evidence review" - meaning all documentation submitted by both parties gets considered, regardless of who actually shows up to defend it. It's really misleading how their paperwork makes it sound like a no-show would automatically benefit you! But here's what should give you tremendous hope: based on everything you've described, you have an exceptionally strong case for Commission Appeals. The combination of: - Termination for alleged "performance issues" with zero documented warnings - Positive performance reviews from just 3 months prior - Complete absence of progressive discipline procedures - Their no-show preventing you from cross-examining their claims These are exactly the types of procedural failures that get overturned at the Commission level. I ended up winning my Commission Appeal after about 6-7 weeks, and the back payments made all the stress worth it. The Commission reviewers are much more thorough about examining whether employers actually followed proper termination procedures. When there's such a glaring contradiction between recent positive reviews and sudden "performance" termination with no documentation trail, it seriously undermines their case. Don't lose hope - make sure to file that Commission Appeal within 14 days if this decision doesn't go your way. Your situation sounds very winnable based on their clear procedural failures. This community has been such a support system for so many of us going through these battles. You're not alone in this fight!

I'm really sorry you're going through this frustrating situation! I just joined this community because I'm dealing with something very similar right now. My employer also didn't show up to my appeal hearing last week, and reading through all these responses has been incredibly eye-opening about how the process actually works. Like you, I initially thought their no-show would automatically help my case, but now I understand that TWC reviews all submitted evidence regardless of attendance. It's really misleading how their paperwork doesn't explain this clearly! Based on everything you've shared - being terminated for "performance issues" with no documented warnings, having positive reviews just 3 months prior, and no evidence of progressive discipline - you honestly have one of the strongest cases I've seen described in this thread. The contradiction between recent positive performance evaluations and sudden termination claims is exactly the type of procedural failure that seems to get overturned at the Commission Appeals level. I've been taking notes from all the success stories shared here, and the consistent theme is that the Commission reviewers are much more thorough about examining whether employers actually followed proper procedures. Your situation with zero documentation backing up their performance claims while you have recent positive reviews seems like a textbook case for appeal success. Don't give up! From everything I've learned here, filing that Commission Appeal within 14 days could very well turn this whole situation around. This community has been such a valuable resource for understanding that we're not alone in these battles with the system.

I just remembered something I learned from my tax preparer last year - if you happen to receive unemployment in two different states (like if you moved mid-year), you'll get separate 1099-Gs from each state's unemployment office. Just mentioning in case anyone had benefits from another state before Texas.

Just wanted to add one more thing that might help - if you're planning to file your taxes early (like in February), definitely check your TWC online account first rather than waiting for the mail. I've found that the electronic version is usually available a few days before the physical form gets mailed out. Also, if you're using tax software like TurboTax or H&R Block, they have a specific section for unemployment income where you'll enter the amounts from your 1099-G. Don't forget that unemployment benefits are taxable at both federal and state levels in Texas!