TWC approved my claim but switched to paper check - how long until it arrives?

depends on where u live but usually takes 5-7 days after the payment processing date. thats what happened to me last month

The physical checks are processed weekly in batches at the TWC administrative office. Based on my experience helping clients with Texas unemployment issues, paper checks typically take 7-10 business days to arrive after the payment processing date shows in your account. This timing can vary slightly depending on USPS delivery in your area. One important thing to know - if you don't receive it within 15 business days, you should contact TWC to initiate a trace on the check. They won't automatically reissue it if it gets lost without you reporting it missing first.

OMG I went through the EXACT same thing in January!!!! I changed from direct deposit to the TWC debit card and they had to send me a paper check for the first payment. It took FOREVERRRRR to arrive and I was FREAKING OUT because I had rent due. In my case it took almost TWO WEEKS to get the check!!! And I'm only in Houston which isn't that far from Austin where they mail them from. The worst part was I kept calling TWC to check but could never get through to ask if it was lost. Just busy signals for days.

I waited 9 days for mine to arrive. This was back in February. But I'm out in a rural area so mail is slow here anyway.

If you're really concerned about getting through to TWC to check on your payment status, I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in a similar situation last month where my payment method got messed up and I needed to speak with someone ASAP. Spent days getting busy signals until someone on this forum suggested Claimyr. They got me connected to an actual TWC rep in about 25 minutes instead of spending days redialing. There's a video demo that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh Honestly, it saved me a ton of stress during an already stressful time. The TWC rep I spoke with was able to verify my check was already in the mail system and gave me a more accurate timeline.

The paper checks from TWC are consistently taking 7-10 business days to arrive currently. This timeline has been fairly consistent throughout 2025, though occasionally I've seen some arrive in as few as 5 business days for claimants in major metro areas. One thing to note - the TWC system now shows a "Payment Sent" date in your payment history that's different from the "Processing Date." If you log into your TWC unemployment account and check your payment history, look for both dates. The check typically arrives 5-7 business days from the "Payment Sent" date, not the processing date. For future payments, your TWC debit card should work as expected once this transition period is over. The paper check is only for this one transitional payment while your payment method change is processing.

Just want to echo what everyone else said about the 7-10 day timeframe. But also wanted to add that I've found the USPS Informed Delivery service super helpful for tracking when important mail like this is arriving. You sign up on the USPS website and they send you daily emails with scanned images of the mail that's scheduled for delivery that day. That way you'll know exactly when your check is arriving and can plan accordingly!

When I had this happen the TWC person told me 5-7 days but it was more like 12!!! The system is SO BROKEN. I got my employer to give me an advance on my last check just to cover rent. Never again will I change payment methods mid-claim!

u can also call ur post office and ask if theres any mail comin to ur address from twc. sometimes they can tell u if its in the sorting facility