The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).

Applications can be taken online through Unemployment Benefit Services or by calling a TWC Tele-Center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 800-939-6631. http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/disaster-unemployment-assistance

If you live in, work in, or travel through one of the following counties, you must apply for benefits by September 27, 2017: Aransas, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Harris, Jackson, Kleberg, Liberty, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Wharton Counties. http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/disaster-unemployment-assistance

2nd Set of Counties Added, with later deadline Individuals who live in, work in, or travel through the following counties may also apply for DUA benefits by September 29, 2017: Colorado, Fayette, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Jacinto and Waller Counties. . TWC’s website contains more information about Disaster Unemployment Assistance. http://www.twc.state.tx.us/jobseekers/disaster-unemployment-assistance