TWC approval timeline 2025 - claims taking 6+ weeks to process?

The current average processing time for TWC claims is 2-4 weeks, but some claims are taking longer if there's an issue that needs investigation. The most common reasons for delay are: 1. Employment separation issues (if your employer contests the reason you left) 2. Wage verification problems 3. ID.me verification issues 4. Previous overpayment flags Since you've been waiting 7 weeks, something is definitely holding up your claim. Have you received any determination letters or messages in your correspondence inbox on the TWC portal? Sometimes they request additional information but don't notify you by email/text.

my claim took 9 weeks to get approved!!! the system is completly broken right now. i filed in january and didnt see a penny until march. keep checking your account and keep requesting payment even if it says $0

My claim filed in February took exactly 3 weeks to approve, but my sister's recent claim is at 5 weeks and counting. I think it really depends on your specific situation and if there are any 'flags' on your account. Have you worked any part-time jobs in the last 18 months? Or had any previous unemployment claims? Those things can sometimes create complications that slow down processing.

You absolutely need to call TWC at this point. Seven weeks is well beyond the normal processing time, even with their current backlog. The most likely scenario is that there's an issue requiring additional information, but the notification didn't reach you for some reason. When you have multiple employers in your base period (like your part-time restaurant job), it can sometimes create wage verification delays, especially if one of those employers didn't properly report your wages to TWC. Be prepared to call multiple times - the TWC phone lines are notoriously difficult to get through. Start calling exactly at 7:00am when they open for your best chance.

THE ENTIRE TWC SYSTEM IS BROKEN AND DESIGNED TO MAKE PEOPLE GIVE UP!!! I had to wait ELEVEN WEEKS last year while they "investigated" my claim. My landlord was threatening eviction and my car almost got repossessed. When I finally reached someone they said there was a "note" on my account asking for additional documentation but THEY NEVER SENT ME ANY NOTIFICATION!!!! DON'T WAIT - keep calling, email your state representative's office (they can sometimes speed things up), and file an official complaint through the TWC website. The squeaky wheel gets the grease with these people!

Based on what you've shared, the multiple employers in your base period is likely causing the delay. TWC has to verify wages with each employer separately, and if any employer doesn't respond promptly, it holds up the whole process. Here's what I recommend: 1. Call TWC (yes, it's difficult, but necessary) - when you get through, specifically ask if there's a wage verification hold or employer response pending 2. Continue requesting payments every two weeks 3. If you reach the 8-week mark with no resolution, file a formal complaint through the TWC website under "How Am I Doing?" 4. Check if you can see your claim status on the Tele-Serv automated system (800-558-8321) - sometimes it has information not shown on the website The good news is that once approved, you'll receive all back payments from your eligibility date. Just make sure you've been completing your work search activities (minimum 3 per week) and documenting them properly.

my cousin works at twc (not in claims tho) and she says they are super understaffed right now. lots of people quit after that big system update in january and they havent replaced them yet

Update: I finally got through to TWC this morning! You guys were right - there was an issue with wage verification from my restaurant job. Apparently they didn't respond to TWC's request for information. The agent put a note on my account to expedite the review and said I should see movement within 7-10 days. Thanks everyone for the advice. I'll post another update when/if my claim gets approved.

good luck!! hope u get that backpay soon!

That's excellent news! Make sure to check your correspondence inbox daily now - once they complete the wage verification, they'll likely send you a new monetary determination letter showing your corrected benefit amount. If you don't see movement within the 7-10 day timeframe they promised, call back and reference the previous call and note that was added to your account. For anyone else reading this thread with similar delays, always investigate wage verification issues when claims take longer than 4 weeks. It's one of the most common causes of extended processing times.