For Businesses & Employers
Especially for Texas Employers
An online book of comprehensive information on workplace issues including unemployment taxes, labor law, hiring and firing.
Customized Training Focus
Informative newsletter of current activities regarding the Skills Development Fund and Self-Sufficiency Fund programs.
LMCI Publications
The Labor Market and Career Information department of the Texas Workforce Commission produces many informative and useful publications on topics from unemployment rates to wages and salaries.
Civil Rights and Discrimination Publications
Texas Business Today
An informational newsletter by the TWC Employer Commissioner, covering issues and interests of Texas employers.
Solutions
Texas Workforce Commission newsletter for employers, business associations and economic development associations.
TWC Press Releases
For Job Seekers & Employees
Texas Job Hunter's Guide
An online compilation of job hunting instructions to guide job seekers in their search for employment.
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Information
Information about the employer-paid insurance program that helps workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. It is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Civil Rights and Discrimination Publications
LMCI Publications
The Labor Market and Career Information department of the Texas Workforce Commission produces many informative and useful publications on topics from unemployment rates to wages and salaries.
Texas Work and Family Clearinghouse
A list of news and publications covering information about dependent care and other employment-related family issues.
For Providers, Partners, Researchers & Policy Makers
TWC Press Releases
Solutions
Texas Workforce Commission newsletter for Employers, Business Associations and Economic Development Associations.
Annual Reports
- Annual Report 2009 (PDF: 7.5 MB)
- Annual Report 2008 (PDF: 4.4 MB)
- Annual Report 2007 (PDF: 2.1 MB)
- Annual Financial Report 2009 (PDF: 5.7 MB)
- Annual Financial Report 2008 (PDF: 4.5 MB)
- Annual Financial Report 2007 (PDF: 2.2 MB)
- Skills Development Fund Annual Report 2009 (PDF: 1.8 MB)
- Skills Development Fund Annual Report 2008 (PDF: 1.8 MB)
- Skills Development Fund Annual Report 2007 (PDF: 1.8 MB)
- Trade Adjustment Assistance Annual Report 2009 (PDF: 1.1 MB)
- Trade Adjustment Assistance Annual Report 2008 (PDF: 1.0 MB)
- Trade Adjustment Assistance Annual Report 2007 (PDF: 2.9 MB)
- Workforce Investment Act Annual Report 2008 (PDF: 2.7 MB)
- Workforce Investment Act Annual Report 2007 (PDF: 2 MB)
- Workforce Investment Act Annual Report 2006 (PDF: 6.1 MB)
TWC Report on Customer Service 2007-2008 (PDF: 1.4 MB)
To recognize opportunities for customer service improvements, this report provides survey results of a variety of TWC customer groups.
Strategic Plans
Workforce News Around the State (PDF)
Appeals Policy and Precedent Manual
This manual contains the precedent decisions that the Commission has adopted over the years and is divided into subject chapters. The manual also lists many published decisions from state and federal courts that govern the administration of the unemployment compensation appeals process.
Hearing Officer Handbook
This manual explains the appeals process and the steps for hearing and deciding first-level appeals regarding claimant entitlement to unemployment insurance benefits and potential employer liability for benefits paid to individual claimants.
Tax & Collections Manuals
Procedure manuals used by the TWC Tax and Collections departments.
Integration of Workforce Services, January 2005 (PDF)
This report presents TWC's review of its rules, policies, procedures and organizational structure, the preliminary results of three pilot projects, and the next steps in addressing barriers to integration of federal block grant programs administered by TWC and the local workforce development boards.
State Agency Energy Savings Program
This program, initiated through Executive Order RP49, October 27, 2005, includes TWC's Energy Conservation Plan, revised November 2005, and Quarterly Updates.
Workforce Investment Act Information
A list of publications, guidelines and resources pertaining to the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
Career Schools & Colleges School Directors' Resource Guide (PDF: 2.5 MB)
A resource containing the law, the rules and almost three dozen forms and samples previously provided by Director's Workshops.
Additional Reports and Plans
Includes agricultural services plan, child care reports, local workforce development board guidelines, welfare reports and financial information.