TWC application submitted Aug 21 - still no approval decision. Normal wait time?

Mine took almost 4 weeks back in May. TWC is super backed up right now... just wait it out

The standard processing time for TWC unemployment applications is typically 21 days (3 weeks), but many claims are taking 4-6 weeks right now due to high volume. If your application shows "pending" without any requests for additional information, that's actually a good sign - it means they have everything they need to process your claim. In the meantime, make sure you're submitting your payment requests on your assigned filing days even while waiting for approval. If approved, you'll receive back payments for those weeks. Also, ensure you're completing your work search activities (3 per week in Texas) and documenting them. If you hit the 4-week mark without any updates, then it would be appropriate to contact TWC for a status check.

THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED TO MAKE YOU WAIT!!!! I applied in June and waited 7 WEEKS before getting ANY response. They make you wait hoping you'll give up and find a job so they don't have to pay!!! CALL THEM EVERYDAY until someone picks up - DONT let them ignore you!!!

ya my claim took like 5 weeks to get approved back in february. just keep doing ur payment requests and make sure ur checking ur correspondence inbox everyday for any messages from twc. sometimes they need more info but dont call u

I was in the same boat last month! Applied July 12th and didn't hear anything until August 18th. I tried calling every day but always got the busy signal or it would hang up on me after 45 minutes on hold. Super frustrating! Finally I found this service called Claimyr that got me through to an actual TWC agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh The agent I spoke with was able to see that my claim had been flagged for an employment verification issue that nobody had told me about. Got it resolved that day and was approved 3 days later. Might be worth checking if there's something holding yours up too. Their website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out.

My neighbors cousins friend got denied because she didn't upload her ID verification stuff in time. Make sure you check all your messages!!

Here's what's actually happening with your claim: 1. TWC has to verify your employment history with all employers from the past 18 months 2. They send notices to each employer who has 14 days to respond 3. If any employer disputes your reason for separation, that creates additional delays The current average wait time is 24-28 days for clean claims (no disputes or issues). Claims with potential issues can take 35-45 days. Keep submitting your payment requests every two weeks on your assigned day. Document your 3 weekly work search activities starting from your application date. If you're approved, you'll receive payment for all qualifying weeks. If you reach day 30 with no updates, then it's worth trying to contact TWC directly as your claim may have an issue requiring additional information.

applied in june took forever got approved then they said i needed to do id.me even tho website never told me that and then my benefits got put on hold for another month while i tried to get it sorted out make sure u check ur correspondence box every day

One additional thing to check: make sure you've registered with WorkInTexas.com. This is a requirement for receiving benefits, and sometimes claims get held up because claimants haven't completed this step. It's separate from your TWC unemployment account.