Eligibility Criteria
- You had been diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) or were experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and seeking a medical diagnosis.
- A member of your household had been diagnosed with COVID-19.
- You were providing care for a family member or a member of your household who had been diagnosed with COVID-19.
How much do you have to earn to qualify for unemployment in Texas?
Your earnings during the entire base period must be at least 37 times your weekly benefit amount. Your weekly benefit amount is the total you earned in your highest paid quarter divided by 25, up to a current maximum of $535.
Do you have to work to get unemployment in Texas?
If you request unemployment benefits, you must search for work and make a minimum number of work search activities in every week for which you request payment. You should rely on the letter TWC sends for your number of required work search activities, rather than this list.
How long do I have to work for to collect unemployment in Texas?
To qualify for UI in Texas, you must have worked during a minimum of two quarters in the base period. Your total base period earnings must be at least 37 times the weekly benefit amount (WBA). The WBA is computed by multiplying your HQW by 1/25. The minimum WBA is $63, making the minimum HQW $1,575. The minimum total base period earnings is $2,331.
How long do you have to work for UI in Texas?
To qualify for UI in Texas, you must have worked during a minimum of two quarters in the base period. Your total base period earnings must be at least 37 times the weekly benefit amount (WBA). The WBA is computed by multiplying your HQW by 1/25.
How many quarters do you have to work to qualify for unemployment?
Most states are looking to see that you have worked at least two of the calendar quarters in the base period before approving unemployment benefits. When exploring the base period, states may require that you also earn a certain amount during your qualifying months to qualify for unemployment assistance.
How are unemployment benefits calculated in the state of Texas?
Your past wages are one of the eligibility requirements and the basis of your potential unemployment benefit amounts. We use the taxable wages, earned in Texas, your employer (s) have reported paying you during your base period to calculate your benefits. If you worked in more than one state, see If You Earned Wages in More than One State.
