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TWC reports disaster unemployment claims and DUA payments after Hill Country floods

5600472 · August 19, 2025
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TWC said it received $363,765 to support unemployment activities for declared disaster 4879; 167 disaster unemployment assistance claims were filed and 19 approved, with payments expected soon; 4,432 regular claims were also associated with the disaster.

The Texas Workforce Commission reported that it has received funds and is processing unemployment claims related to declared disaster 4879, the severe storms and flooding that began July 2 in the Hill Country.

Eric Cohen of TWC’s Unemployment Insurance division told commissioners the agency received $363,765 on Aug. 7 to support disaster‑related unemployment…

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