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Pueblo Viejo in Austin, like restaurants across the state, closed its dining operations following an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this year. The state's unemployment rate dropped after businesses began reopening, but it rose again in September. After a summer of declining unemployment rates following Gov. Greg Abbott's widespread business reopenings during the pandemic, the state's unemployment rate jumped to 8.3% in September.
Texas unemployment rate rises to 8.3% in September, seven months into economic recession
The Texas unemployment rate rose to 8.3% in September, the Texas Workforce Commission said Friday, surpassing the national unemployment rate of 7.9% and returning the state to the unemployment levels … more
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New unemployment claims in the Katy area are decreasing in recent weeks, but as the pandemic looms on, unemployment rates remain high.
New unemployment claims in Katy area on the decline
New unemployment claims appear to be on a steady decrease over the last several weeks with all three Katy area counties seeing reductions in claims, which tracks with a statewide trend. According … more
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Around 1.6 million Texans were receiving the extra unemployment benefits before funding for them expired in July.
$400 in extra unemployment benefits remain uncertain in Texas after Trump's executive order
The amount of unemployment benefits coming to Texans remained up in the air Monday as confusion persisted over President Donald Trump’s weekend executive orders designed to provide economic … more
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Texans like Marney Mason who receive unemployment benefits after losing a job or having hours cut could soon lose a $600 weekly payment Congress approved to help people during the pandemic's economic downturn.
As Congress feuds over unemployment payments, many jobless Texans are about to lose a $600 weekly benefit
Texans out of work due to the new coronavirus are bracing for the loss of a $600 weekly addition to their unemployment benefits as Congress’ two chambers appear split over extending the … more
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More than 2.2 million Texans have filed for unemployment with the Texas Workforce Commission. Some are still waiting to receive benefits.
Texans still face obstacles to collecting unemployment benefits months into the coronavirus pandemic's economic crisis
Texans still face obstacles to collecting unemployment benefits months into the coronavirus pandemic's economic crisis By Clare Proctor, The Texas Tribune June 4, 2020 "Texans … more
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Brentwood Social House is one of many businesses that cut hours of operation and closed its dine-in services during the coronavirus pandemic
Texas sales tax revenue dips 13.2% in May, the largest year-over-year decline in a decade
Texas collected about $2.6 billion in state sales tax revenue in May, leading to the steepest year-over-year decline in over a decade, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Monday. The amount is 13.2% … more
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The Texas Workforce Commission releases unemployment data in the middle of each month for the prior month. The next unemployment report is expected to be released June 19, 2020. Those seeking assistance from the TWC in finding a job or filing for unemployment may visit www.twc.texas.gov.
Texas hits record 12.8% unemployment rate
The Texas Workforce Commission announced a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 12.8% as of May 22 – a record for Texas. During the past month, a TWC press release said, the Texas economy … more
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Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott has opened Texas back up on a limited basis to carefully gauge how opening the economy impacts the spread of COVID-19.
Capital Highlights: Governor's order reopens many businesses on a limited basis
AUSTIN — An executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott to reopen in-store retail shopping, dine-in restaurants, movie theaters, museums, libraries and more took effect May 1 and will continue … more
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The University of Texas Child Development day care center in Austin on April 6, 2020. Restaurant, retail and movie theater workers may be called back to work as soon as Friday. But licensed child care remains open only for children of "essential" workers.
Texas sending restaurant and retail employees back to work without child care
Editor's note: This story has been updated with a new statement from the Texas Workforce Commission saying it's re-evaluating certain rules for unemployment benefits. Restaurant servers, retail … more
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A gas flare in the Eagle Ford oil patch south of San Antonio.
280,000 more Texans filed for unemployment last week as oil collapse and coronavirus precautions wallop state's economy
The number of Texans filing for unemployment went back up last week, after a dip in the number of claims the previous week. Last week, 280,406 Texans successfully filed unemployment claims. That … more
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After her power was disconnected, Santa Fe resident Carly Eaves had to borrow money from her relatives to get it back.
Texas utility regulators have programs to prevent shutoffs during the pandemic. But some Texans are falling through the cracks.
Carly Eaves had to choose between paying for food or covering the electricity bill. She chose food. Eaves, of Santa Fe, was laid off from her job as a server at a Waffle House last month, and her … more
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Licensed vocational nurse Ahmad Nejat looks over as he meets with the COVID-19 testing team at the Austin Regional Center testing site in Kyle on March 31, 2020.
Health care workers on the front lines of coronavirus don't get expanded paid sick leave protections
Rebecca Mae had been feeling sick for days when she was sent home from her job as a San Antonio respiratory therapist, and told not to return until she tested negative for the novel … more
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