Anyone know how long TWC Commission Appeals take? Mine's been pending for 3 weeks

I went through the Commission Appeal process last year. It took about 7-9 weeks total from when I submitted my appeal until I got the final decision letter in the mail. The online status just showed 'Appeal Pending' the entire time without any updates. The Commission reviews cases in the order received, and they handle hundreds of cases each month, so it does take time. If you win, you'll definitely get backpay for all the eligible weeks during the appeal process, but you need to keep requesting payment every two weeks even while waiting for the appeal decision. Are you still doing your payment requests? That's critical.

The Commission appeal is the slowest part of the whole process honestly. Mine took 11 weeks back in 2024, which was torture. The thing they don't tell you is that the 3 Commissioners only meet like once a month to review cases, and they have a huge backlog because of all the appeal officer decisions getting appealed. If you really need to know status, you can try calling the TWC Appeals department directly at 512-463-2826. They're separate from regular TWC and sometimes easier to reach.

Hate to break it to you but the Comission level is where claims go to die. I waited 14 weeks for my decision in January and they just rubber-stamped the hearing officers decision without even adressing the new evidence i submitted. Then if u want to appeal to actual court after that u need a real lawyer and $$$. The whole system is rigged to protect employers who can affort to fight.

have u tried contacting your state rep? i was stuck in appeal hell for 10 weeks and couldnt get any1 at twc to tell me what was happening. my neighbor told me to contact my state representatives office and they have special liasons who can check on ur case status. i did that and magically got a call from twc 2 days later. worth a try

I know how frustrating it is trying to get through to TWC about your appeal status. After trying for weeks with no luck, I finally used a service called Claimyr that got me through to a TWC agent in about 15 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh The agent I spoke with was able to tell me exactly where my Commission Appeal was in the process and gave me an estimated timeline. It was worth it for the peace of mind alone. You can check them out at claimyr.com - much better than waiting on hold for hours or getting disconnected constantly.

My Commission appeal took 6 weeks in March 2025. I think it depends on how busy they are and how complicated your case is. While waiting I found the Texas Workforce Commission Appeals Policy/Precedent Manual online - it has all the rules they follow for different types of cases. Reading it helped me understand how they might look at my situation. Good luck!

Important tip: while waiting for your Commission Appeal, you should write a letter to them stating you want your case PLACED ON REMAND if you have any new evidence. This means they'll send it back to a Hearing Officer instead of waiting for the full Commission review. It can literally save months of waiting! I did this and got my case resolved in 3 weeks instead of waiting for the Commission.

I'm going through a similar situation right now - filed my Commission Appeal 5 weeks ago after losing at the hearing level for a "misconduct" termination that was really just layoffs in disguise. The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially when you're watching your bank account drain while the system moves at a snail's pace. From what I've learned lurking in these forums, the timeline seems to vary wildly - anywhere from 6-14 weeks depending on their current backlog. I've been doing my payment requests religiously even though they're all denied pending appeal. One thing that's helped my anxiety a bit is keeping a detailed log of everything - dates I submitted documents, who I talked to, confirmation numbers, etc. Makes me feel like I have some control in this chaotic process. Also been applying to jobs like crazy even though I know I was wrongfully denied benefits. Stay strong - we're all in this together fighting a system that seems designed to exhaust us into giving up. Keep documenting everything and don't let them wear you down!

I'm currently at 8 weeks waiting for my Commission Appeal decision, so I feel your pain! The uncertainty is the worst part - you can't plan anything when you don't know if you'll have income next month or the month after. One thing that helped me was setting up a small emergency fund strategy while waiting. I started doing gig work (DoorDash, Instacart) on weekends to at least have some money coming in. It's not much but it's better than watching my savings disappear completely. Also check if your local food banks or churches have emergency assistance programs - many have funds specifically for people waiting on unemployment appeals. The backlog seems to be getting worse lately. I called that direct appeals number someone mentioned (512-463-2826) last week and the person told me they're currently processing cases from early January, which gives you an idea of how behind they are. Keep hanging in there - the system is definitely designed to make us give up, but don't let them win. Document everything and keep fighting. We paid into this system and deserve these benefits!

I'm at 12 weeks waiting for my Commission Appeal decision and honestly it's been the most stressful experience of my life. The financial pressure is unreal - I've had to move back in with family and I'm doing whatever side work I can find just to survive. What really gets me is how the system seems designed to break you down. The hearing officer completely ignored my documentation proving my employer lied about the termination reason, and now I'm stuck in this endless waiting game with zero communication from TWC. I keep doing my payment requests every two weeks like clockwork, but seeing "payment withheld pending appeal" every time is soul-crushing. For anyone still in the early stages of this process - start applying for local assistance programs NOW. Don't wait until you're completely broke like I did. Also keep copies of absolutely everything because you might need it if this drags on to district court level (which I'm seriously considering at this point). The whole system feels rigged against working people. We pay into unemployment insurance our entire careers and then when we actually need it, they make us jump through impossible hoops and wait months just to maybe get what we're legally entitled to. It's beyond frustrating.

I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now - 4 weeks into my Commission Appeal after getting screwed over at the hearing level. My employer claimed "insubordination" when really they were just eliminating my position to cut costs. The hearing officer bought their story despite me having written documentation that contradicted their timeline. The worst part is feeling completely powerless while watching your financial situation deteriorate. I've started rationing groceries and had to ask family for help with rent, which is humiliating when you know you worked hard and paid into the system for years. Reading everyone's experiences here is both comforting and terrifying - comforting to know I'm not alone, but terrifying to see people waiting 12+ weeks with no resolution. The fact that we have to jump through all these hoops and wait months just to access benefits we already earned is absolutely criminal. I'm definitely going to try calling that direct appeals number (512-463-2826) and contacting my state rep like others suggested. Also thinking about that remand option if I can dig up any additional evidence. We can't let this broken system wear us down - they're counting on us giving up, but we deserve better than this bureaucratic nightmare. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories and advice. It helps to know there are people who understand what this process does to you mentally and financially.

I'm currently 6 weeks into my Commission Appeal and this thread is both helpful and heartbreaking to read. My situation is similar - employer claimed "misconduct" for what was clearly a cost-cutting layoff, and the hearing officer completely ignored my evidence showing their story didn't add up. The financial anxiety is crushing. I've been doing my payment requests religiously but seeing "payment withheld" every two weeks while bills pile up is devastating. I've had to start selling belongings just to make rent, which feels surreal when you know you're entitled to these benefits. Thank you everyone for sharing the practical tips - I'm definitely calling that direct appeals number (512-463-2826) tomorrow morning and looking up my state rep. The remand option is interesting too since I do have some additional witness statements I didn't have during the original hearing. What strikes me most reading these stories is how this system seems deliberately designed to exhaust us into giving up. The complete lack of communication, the months-long waits, the rubber-stamp denials - it all feels calculated to protect employer interests at our expense. But seeing everyone here still fighting gives me hope that we don't have to accept this treatment. Stay strong everyone. We paid into this system and we deserve better than bureaucratic warfare just to access our own benefits.

I'm at week 4 of my Commission Appeal and this thread has been incredibly helpful - thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and advice! My situation is eerily similar to many here: employer claimed "misconduct" when they were really just eliminating positions to cut costs. I had documentation showing their timeline didn't match reality, but the hearing officer seemed to just rubber-stamp their decision. The waiting is absolute torture, especially when you're watching your bank account dwindle and have no idea when (or if) you'll get a resolution. I've been doing my payment requests every two weeks like clockwork, but that "payment withheld pending appeal" message is soul-crushing every time. Reading about everyone's different timelines (6-14+ weeks) is both terrifying and oddly comforting - at least I know this isn't just my case being uniquely delayed. I'm definitely going to try that direct appeals number (512-463-2826) that several people mentioned, and I'll look into contacting my state rep too. The remand option is intriguing since I do have some additional evidence that wasn't available during my original hearing. What really gets me is how this system seems designed to protect employers who can afford to fight while grinding down working people who just need the benefits they paid for. But seeing everyone here still pushing back gives me hope that we don't have to just accept this treatment. I'll report back if I learn anything useful from the phone calls. Stay strong everyone - we're all in this together!

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress - the Commission Appeal waiting period is absolutely brutal and you're definitely not alone in feeling anxious about the timeline. I went through this process about 8 months ago and it took exactly 9 weeks from submission to final decision letter. A few things that helped me during the wait: First, definitely keep doing those payment requests every two weeks even though they're denied - that's critical for getting backpay if you win. Second, I found it helpful to call that direct appeals line (512-463-2826) around week 6 just to confirm they had received all my documents and get a general sense of where things stood in the queue. The hardest part is the complete lack of communication during the process, but try to remember that no news isn't necessarily bad news - they're just severely backlogged. I ended up winning my appeal and got full backpay for all the weeks I was waiting, which made the financial stress worth enduring. Since you mentioned having emails that prove your employer lied, make sure those are clearly highlighted in your appeal submission. The Commission tends to focus on whether the Hearing Officer properly applied the law to the facts, so emphasize any legal errors in how your evidence was evaluated. Hang in there - I know it's easier said than done when rent is due, but you've made it through the hardest part by getting your appeal submitted. The waiting sucks but you're still in the fight!

I'm currently 2 weeks into my Commission Appeal after losing at the hearing level, and reading through all these experiences is both terrifying and reassuring. My employer also pulled the classic "misconduct" claim when they were really just downsizing - they said I was "insubordinate" for questioning a policy change that I later found out was part of their cost-cutting measures. The financial pressure is already intense and I can't imagine how those of you waiting 8-12+ weeks are surviving this. I've been doing my payment requests religiously even though seeing "payment withheld" is devastating each time. Based on all the advice here, I'm planning to call that direct appeals number (512-463-2826) and contact my state rep this week. I also have some text messages from my supervisor that weren't available during the original hearing, so I might try the remand request approach that @Luca Ferrari mentioned. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories and practical advice - it helps so much to know we're not alone in fighting this broken system. The fact that so many employers are using fake "misconduct" claims to avoid UI costs while we struggle to get benefits we rightfully earned is infuriating, but seeing everyone here still pushing back gives me hope. I'll update this thread with anything useful I learn from my calls. We're all in this together and we can't let them wear us down!

I'm at 10 weeks waiting for my Commission Appeal decision and honestly, this thread has become my lifeline for staying sane through this process. My employer claimed I was fired for "attendance issues" when really they were eliminating my entire department - classic cost-cutting disguised as misconduct to avoid UI payments. The financial devastation is real. I've burned through my entire emergency fund, had to borrow money from family, and I'm doing DoorDash on weekends just to keep the lights on. What makes it worse is knowing that every week that passes, I'm falling deeper into debt for benefits I should have been receiving months ago. I tried calling that direct appeals number (512-463-2826) last week and actually got through! The person told me they're currently processing cases from mid-February, which gives me some hope since I filed in early March. She couldn't give me a specific timeline but at least confirmed my case was in the queue with all documents received. For anyone earlier in this process - definitely try the state rep route. I contacted mine at week 8 and their office liaison called TWC on my behalf. While it didn't speed things up, it did get me a case number I could reference when calling, which seemed to help agents take me more seriously. The system is absolutely broken and designed to exhaust us into giving up, but reading everyone's stories here reminds me we're not powerless. Keep fighting, keep documenting everything, and don't let them win by wearing you down. We paid into this system and we deserve better than this bureaucratic nightmare!

⚖️ My Experience With the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and Wrongful Denial of Benefits I was wrongfully terminated by GXO Logistics while working under a U.S. Mint federal contract. After losing my job, I filed for unemployment benefits with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Instead of investigating properly, TWC sided with the employer — even though they never presented any evidence that I quit voluntarily. Throughout this process, I’ve remained homeless for over 8 months, living without stable shelter or income. I’ve provided documentation, photos, and even the official hearing audio where GXO management contradicted themselves and laughed about my homelessness. Despite this, TWC ruled that I “voluntarily quit,” which is false and unsupported by any record or testimony. I appealed multiple times: Appeal Tribunal (May 29, 2025) – The hearing officer ignored the evidence and affirmed the employer’s false claim. Commission Appeal (Oct 23, 2025) – Two out of three commissioners upheld that decision without addressing any evidence I provided, in direct violation of Texas Labor Code §§ 212.151, 213.021, and 207.045, which require fair hearings, factual findings, and proof of voluntary separation. Now I’m at the point where my driver’s license is expiring, shelters are charging daily fees, and I have no transportation or resources to find work. It feels like the system is built to protect employers, not workers — especially those who are homeless or vulnerable. I’ve appealed again, but I’m also preparing to report TWC to the Texas State Auditor’s Office and U.S. Department of Labor OIG for fraud, bias, and abuse of authority in how they handled my case. One commissioner even dissented in my favor, which shows there was at least some recognition that the decision was wrong — yet the majority still ruled against me. This has been a devastating example of how people can lose everything when a state agency ignores the law and evidence. If anyone has dealt with TWC misconduct, biased hearings, or wrongful denials of unemployment benefits, I’d appreciate your advice or shared experiences.

I'm currently 6 weeks into my Commission Appeal and this whole process feels like psychological warfare designed to break you down financially and emotionally. My employer claimed "safety violations" when they were really just eliminating my position - classic misconduct excuse to avoid UI costs. Reading everyone's experiences here has been both comforting and terrifying. Comforting to know I'm not losing my mind about how broken this system is, but terrifying to see people waiting 12+ weeks with no resolution. I've been doing my payment requests religiously even though that "payment withheld" message feels like a slap in the face every two weeks. The financial stress is unreal - I'm already rationing groceries and had to ask family for rent help, which is humiliating when you know you worked for years paying into this system. What really gets me is how employers can just lie with zero consequences while we have to fight tooth and nail for benefits we rightfully earned. I'm definitely calling that direct appeals number (512-463-2826) this week and looking up my state rep. Also thinking about the remand option since I have some additional documentation that wasn't available during my original hearing. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories and practical advice - it helps knowing we're all in this fight together against a system that seems designed to protect employer interests over working people. We can't let them exhaust us into giving up!

I'm currently 3 weeks into my Commission Appeal and feeling all the same stress and anxiety you described. My employer also claimed "misconduct" for what was clearly a position elimination - they said I was "uncooperative with new procedures" when really they were implementing cost-cutting measures that made my role redundant. The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially when you're watching your bank account drain with no idea when (or if) you'll get a resolution. I've been doing my payment requests every two weeks like everyone recommends, but seeing "payment withheld pending appeal" each time just adds to the stress. Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly helpful - thank you everyone for sharing timelines and practical advice. I'm definitely going to try calling that direct appeals number (512-463-2826) and contacting my state rep this week. The remand option also sounds worth exploring since I have some additional evidence that wasn't available during my original hearing. What really frustrates me is how this system seems designed to protect employers who can afford to fight while grinding down working people who just need the benefits they paid for. But seeing everyone here still pushing back and sharing strategies gives me hope that we don't have to just accept this treatment. I'll report back if I learn anything useful from the phone calls. Stay strong everyone - we're all in this together and we can't let them exhaust us into giving up!

I'm currently 5 weeks into my Commission Appeal and this thread has been a lifesaver for understanding what to expect and finding practical strategies. My employer claimed "violation of company policy" when they were really just eliminating my entire department - classic misconduct disguise to avoid UI costs. The financial stress is overwhelming. I've already burned through most of my emergency fund and had to start picking up gig work on weekends just to cover basic expenses. Seeing "payment withheld pending appeal" every two weeks feels like a punch to the gut when you're already struggling. Based on all the advice here, I called that direct appeals number (512-463-2826) yesterday and actually got through! The agent confirmed they received all my documents and said they're currently processing cases from late February/early March. Since I filed in mid-March, that gives me some hope I might hear something in the next few weeks. I'm also planning to contact my state rep this week and explore the remand option since I have some email evidence that wasn't available during my original hearing. The fact that so many people here are dealing with identical fake "misconduct" claims shows this is a systematic problem with employers gaming the system. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and keeping each other motivated to fight. This process feels designed to break us down, but knowing we're not alone makes all the difference. I'll update if I learn anything useful from my state rep contact or remand request. Stay strong - we paid into this system and we deserve better than this bureaucratic nightmare!