COVID-19 Resources

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Office of the Governor

Small Business Assistance

Resources for Employers

Resources for Employees

Other Resources:

Texas Restaurant Relief Fund

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Guides

 

Texas Comptroller's Office

Sales Tax Payment Agreements and Waivers

Funding:  CDFI (Community Development Financial Institutions)

  • Alternative to a SBA loan
  • CDFIs are private non-profit financial institutions
  • 100% dedicated to delivering responsible, affordable lending
  • Helping those that may not be well served by conventional lenders, as well as disadvantaged people and communities.

 

Texas Workforce Commission

Rapid Response Services provide information on Unemployment Insurance benefits, comprehensive Workforce Solutions Office services, and employment and training activity opportunities.

The Shared Work Program provides Texas employers with an alternative to layoffs and helps employers and employees withstand a slowdown in business.

Mass Claims for Unemployment Benefits streamlines the unemployment benefit claims process for employers.

COVID-19 Related Waivers

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

Texas has 28 Workforce Development Boards which offer employer services, job seeker services and child care assistance.  Click here for more information.

The TWC has developed and is maintaining a constantly updated FAQ page.

 

Additional Resources and Information

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Chamber of Commerce