Texas community resource

Unemployment Benefits Appeal Process

Texas Workforce Commission

Three-level appeal process for a claimant or employer who disagrees with a Texas unemployment benefits decision.

TexasLegal AssistanceTexas unemployment benefit claimants and employers statewide, including people and employment matters connected to the Central Texas counties.

How to get help

Submit a written appeal using the online form or another method allowed in the decision notice by the stated deadline. The first appeal is a telephone hearing at which the parties may present testimony, witnesses, and documents.

Who this service helps

Claimants or employers who received a Texas Workforce Commission unemployment benefits decision and disagree with it, subject to the deadline in the decision notice.

Where this service is available

Service area: Texas unemployment benefit claimants and employers statewide, including people and employment matters connected to the Central Texas counties.

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Location and contact

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Source and verification

Source: Public-source listing

About this service

The unemployment appeal process begins with an Appeal Tribunal hearing, permits a further appeal to the Commission, and provides a motion-for-rehearing or civil-court pathway after the Commission decision.

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