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Texas Unemployment Phone Number

The Texas unemployment phone number is 1-800-939-6631. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM Central. You can also file online at twc.texas.gov.

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Checked October 30, 2026 against twc.texas.gov

Numbers and hours

1-800-939-6631
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM Central.

These are the state agency's published numbers for unemployment claims and questions. Local job centers have their own phones (below).

Before you call

  • SSN; your previous employer's details; employment dates
  • Hours and pay
  • Federal or military work details for the last 18 months, if any
  • Alien Registration Number if not a citizen

Full list and steps: Texas unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.

Other ways to get help

File or manage onlinetwc.texas.gov How to file in TexasSteps, documents, benefits Job centers in Texas120 offices All state numbers50 states and DC

Workforce Solutions offices have equipment and resources to apply. TWC decides eligibility and runs unemployment benefits.

Questions

What is the phone number for Texas unemployment?

1-800-939-6631.

What are the hours of the Texas unemployment line?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM Central.

Can I file for unemployment by phone in Texas?

The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Texas.

What should I have ready before I call?

Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Texas's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.

Sources

Claims phone: twc.texas.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Documents: lmi.twc.texas.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.