Texas employers can receive a wage subsidy for hiring unemployed workers under a two-year, program promoted by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and funded by the Legislature last session. Administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC),
Texas Back to Work offers employers a wage subsidy of up to $2,000 for hiring qualified out-of-work Texans. Employers intersted in participating should contact
Keith Huddleston, at 903-984-8641 x233.
Hearing impaired may call Texas Relay Number 1-800-735-2988 (VOICE) OR 1-800-735-2989 (TDD)
All programs and employers under the auspices of the Workforce Solutions East Texas Board
are equal opportunity entities. Auxiliary aids and services are available,
upon request, to those with disabilities.