The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications from 15 counties for Disaster Unemployment Assistance following Hurricane Beryl.
Under the July 9 Presidential Disaster Declaration, workers and self-employed people in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for DUA benefits.
They can apply for benefits online at twc.texas.gov or by calling 800- 939-6631 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications for DUA benefits under this declaration must be submitted by Sept. 9.