The Texas Workforce Commission announced they continue to explore options to keep the 2021 tax rates as low as possible for Texas employers to deal with the economic disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. TWC expects the 2021 tax rate notices will be mailed to Texas employers in February 2021. TWC is closely monitoring discussions by Congress regarding potential relief legislation to help limit the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 2021 tax rates.
In addition to exploring options to keep the 2021 tax rates as low as possible for Texas employers, TWC aims to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse of all kinds in the programs the agency administers. They urge employers to respond promptly to notices when a former employee applies for unemployment benefits and responding to earnings information requests on claimants.