How to Apply for TWC Uneployment Benefits

https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits-services
(If link does not work, copy and paste URL to your browser)

To Submit an Unemployemnt Application You Will Need:

• Last employer's business name and address
• First and last dates (month, day and year) you worked for your last employer
• Number of hours worked and pay rate if you worked this week (including Sunday)
• Information related to your normal wage
• Alien Registration Number (if not a U.S. citizen or national)

• Green (Permanent Resident) Card
• Employment Authorization Document (EAD, or work permit)
• Immigrant Visa
• Form I-797C, Notice of Action
• Immigrant Data Summary, resulting from the application for a green card
• Immigrant Fee Handout, again part of the green card process

While the stimulus package may take care of those with SSNs, thus far there is no assistance coming from either the federal or state government programs for those without SSNs.


Below are links explaining how to apply for public aid.  

TANF:  https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/tanf/families

SNAP:  https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/snap

Texas Healthcare:  https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health

Harris Health (Previously The Gold Card):  https://www.harrishealth.org/access-care-hh/eligibility - tabGroup11


















Program information on this resource page is subject to change. We recommend calling to confirm the information listed above.