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How contractors, self-employed can apply for unemployment benefits without calling

The unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent in August, reaching its lowest level since the recession hit. While unemployment may be steadily falling nationwide, these states just can't seem to catch a break. Check out the 20 states with the highest jobless rates as of July 2015, the latest data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (iStock/KLH49)

Texans who are self-employed or independent workers no longer have to sit on hold with the unemployment office.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has set up a new system for self-employed individuals and contractors to apply for pandemic unemployment assistance online.

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These individuals can submit wage verification documents, 1040, Schedule C, F or SE, to TWC by mail, fax, or email.

Mail: P.O. Box 149137 Austin, TX 78714-9137

Fax: 512-936-3250

Email: sanantonio.uimail@twc.state.tx.us


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