TWC reviews pulled UI cases: affirmations, a resubmission and split recommendations recorded

The Texas Workforce Commission reviewed multiple unemployment‑insurance (UI) cases pulled for discussion on docket 51 and recorded differing dispositions among commissioners.

Case 3138553: The transcript records commissioners debating whether to grant rehearing or to affirm the administrative determination (AT). Portions of the record include the directive "Affirm the AT. No misconduct. Charge back." Other commissioners argued the employer had an opportunity to provide evidence and that the claimant denied smoking; the meeting record indicates the commission resolved the docketed discussion without a detailed roll-call included in the excerpt and with an outcome reflected as affirmation of the AT in the transcript.

Case 3677938: Commissioners noted the claimant credibly testified she did not receive the hearing notice despite updating her address with the commission and using mail forwarding; the commission modified the AT for "good cause" and directed resubmission for merits testimony. The transcript records the motion to resubmit the case.

Case 3756793: Commissioners debated whether the claimant's failure to report timely for a drug test amounted to misconduct. One commissioner argued the record supported modifying the AT and disqualification; another urged reversal, citing the claimant's credible testimony and inconsistent employer accounts. The excerpt shows conflicting recommendations and does not include a clearly recorded final roll-call or written order in the provided segment.

What happens next: The commission continued with the docket and later moved to accept staff recommendations on remaining UI cases; for the three pulled cases the transcript records an affirm/chargeback position for 3138553, resubmission for 3677938, and unresolved/conflicting recommendations for 3756793 in the excerpt.