A Texas Workforce Commission spokesperson said he was previously unaware that a judicial order bars the state from recovering funds when the overpayment is the agency's fault.
Texans Filing Unemployment Claims Increased
In Texas, more than 117,244 people applied for unemployment claims last week, an increase of 21.4% compared to the week before.
International students at Texas universities can’t return without in-person classes
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that nonimmigrant F-1 and M-1 visa holders in the United States under the Student Exchange Visitor Program will not be allowed to enter or stay in the country if they are attending American schools that will offer only online classes this fall.
GOP runoffs for the Texas House
Texas Republicans are set to soon finalize their nominees for three state House seats that will likely be competitive in November.
Texas Workforce Commission Overpaid Unemployment Benefits
The Texas Workforce Commission said that incorrect filings and fraud can lead to overpayments, but the money must be paid back even if it was the state's mistake.
Texas Universities are Moving More Classes Online
Universities are moving forward with reopening plans for the fall semester, anxious to bring students back. But faced with online classes and an altered campus, students are questioning if college is still worth what they're paying.
Austin City Limits music festival canceled
The Austin City Limits Music Festival, set to take place this fall was canceled Wednesday because of ongoing concern over the spread of the coronavirus.
Texans urge state education board to expand sexual education standards
Dozens of Texans implored the State Board of Education to dramatically update the minimum statewide standards for what Texas public school students are taught about sex and health, policies which have not been revised since 1997.
Pence Visits Dallas
During a trip to Dallas on Sunday Vice President Mike Pence promised Texas would bounce back from a recent surge in cases of the new coronavirus while urging Americans to turn to their faith during a tumultuous period for the nation.
U.S. Supreme Court has rejected voting by mail to all Texas voters during the coronavirus pandemic
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an initial bid by state Democrats to expand voting by mail to all Texas voters during the coronavirus pandemic.
Unemployed Renters Have few Options
Housing advocates and even some justices of the peace are bracing for a surge in evictions as the coronavirus pandemic continues to leave hundreds of thousands of Texans without jobs.