As of July 23, 2010, the Federal government offers extended unemployment benefits via the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and state Extended Benefits (EB) programs. This means that after the original 26 weeks of Texas unemployment benefits is exhausted, claimants can receive additional benefits.

Eligibility Requirements by Tier

Texas unemployment benefits extension claimants who exhaust regular benefits can receive additional weeks of payment according to the following tiers:

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