In order to collect unemployment in Texas you must qualify. Determining if you are eligible for unemployment or not basically depends on three factors. The first factor is your past wages. In order to have a payable claim you need to have been paid in at least two of the four wage periods, your total base pay is at least thirty seven times your weekly benefit amount, and if you collected unemployment before you must have earned six times the weekly qualifying amount in order to be eligible again.
Second, the way that you left your previous job will determine whether or not your are eligible. You must prove that you left your job unwillingly or because you had no other choice. Some example that fall under these categories are being laid off or leaving because your hours were cut. You may also be eligible if you quit because you needed to move due to getting married or medical reasons.
Lastly, you must prove that you are available for work and continue searching for a job. During your unemployment period you must make an attempt to find a full time job, unless you are exempt. You must also be available and ready to work.
Under these circumstances, you may be eligible to collect unemployment benefits in Texas.
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