We do not use the quarter in which you file or the quarter before that we use the one-year period before those two quarters. Your base period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before the effective date of your initial claim.
If you worked in more than one state, see If You Earned Wages in More than One State below. We use the taxable wages, earned in Texas, your employer(s) have reported paying you during your base period to calculate your benefits.
Your past wages are one of the eligibility requirements and the basis of your potential unemployment benefit amounts. You must meet all requirements in each of these three areas to qualify for unemployment benefits. TWC evaluates your unemployment benefits claim based on: This page provides information on the eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits and answers to common questions regarding various special circumstances.
