Update: I submitted my final payment request including the waiting week yesterday through the online portal. The system didn't look any different than usual, but I made sure to complete all my work search activities. Crossing my fingers it processes correctly! Thanks everyone for your help.

Good job! Just to set expectations - it typically takes 2-3 business days for regular payment processing, but as someone mentioned earlier, the waiting week might take a bit longer. If you don't see it pending in your account after 7-10 business days, that's when I'd recommend following up. Hope it comes through quickly for you!

One thing to check - is the determination letter saying it was an agency error or a claimant error? This makes a big difference. If TWC acknowledges it was their mistake (agency error), they cannot charge interest on the overpayment and you have more options for waivers. If they're claiming your husband provided incorrect information (claimant error), you'll need to fight that assertion in your appeal if it's not true. The letter should specify which type of overpayment they're claiming.

I'm so sorry you're going through this - the stress must be overwhelming! I'm relatively new to this community but have been following these TWC overpayment discussions closely because I'm terrified this might happen to me too. I received COVID benefits in 2021 after being furloughed from my retail job. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it sounds like filing that appeal within 14 days is absolutely critical. Don't let them intimidate you - if your husband qualified for those benefits back then and followed all the rules that were in place at the time, you have every right to fight this. The fact that they're doing this audit almost 4 years later seems really unfair, especially when so many people were just trying to survive during the pandemic. Keep us posted on how your appeal goes - I think a lot of us here are in similar situations and can learn from each other's experiences.

my brother works at twc and says they approve MOST tardiness firings unless its like crazy excessive (like hours late everyday) or you were on a final warning for something else too

Based on everything you've shared, I think you have a good case. Make sure to provide TWC with these details about your tardiness reasons when they contact you. The fact that your final tardy was to take your child to school when your spouse couldn't is particularly relevant - TWC often recognizes family obligations as reasonable causes. If you do receive a denial, don't panic. The appeal process is straightforward: 1. Submit your appeal online or by mail within the 14-day deadline 2. Prepare a simple statement explaining why you believe the decision was incorrect 3. Gather any documentation supporting your explanation 4. Participate in the telephone hearing when scheduled Approximately 30-40% of initial denials are reversed on appeal, especially in cases like yours where the "misconduct" is debatable.

my cousin works at twc (not the claims dept tho) and she says 48 hrs usually means theyre just following standard procedure. dont stress!!

Let us know what happens with your determination! Based on what you've shared, I'd be surprised if you had any issues. The fact that: 1. You were only there 4 days 2. They provided minimal training 3. You didn't even have system access until day 3 4. No warnings were given 5. The employer is saying it was "out of their control" rather than blaming you All of these point to this being classified as a layoff rather than a firing for cause. The distinction is critical for UI eligibility.

To answer your original question - yes, you'll almost certainly get paid on Thursday. I've been on unemployment twice in Texas and Veterans Day always delays things by exactly one day. Don't stress too much!

Update: My payment just hit my account this morning (Thursday)! Thanks everyone for your help and advice. For anyone searching this in the future, the one-day delay prediction was exactly right.