Texas Unemployment Tax Rules

Coverage: Same as under federal law.

Rates: 0% — 6.24%; for new employers, the higher of 2.7% or the applicable industry average tax rate

Taxable Wage Limit: $9,000

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Texas Workforce Commission
101 E. 15th St.
Austin, Texas 78778-0001
Telephone: 800-832-9394 (employers' hotline)