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Gov. Abbott extends deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance applications for flood victims

Texas Public Radio
Published September 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM CDT

Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) received federal approval to extend the deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) applications relating to severe flooding that occurred over Fourth of July weekend.

Individuals who may be eligible for DUA now have until September 29, 2025—to apply for assistance.

DUA is an unemployment insurance benefit. Review more details about DUA and the extended deadline here.