Unemployment Insurance Benefits Get Stimulated

Some immediate relief is coming to the residents of Texas who rely on Unemployment Insurance after being laid off. Our friends at TWC tell us that The new Federal Stimulus Package authorized an increase of $25 to the weekly unemployment benefits if you are currently receiving benefits. TWC will begin adding the $25 to payments in mid March. Staff tells us that claimants do not need to take any additional action to receive the extra funds. However, the stimulus package did not include additional weeks of unemployment for individuals who have already exhausted their emergency benefits. We'll keep you posted on additional funds that The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that come to Texas.