Filing-day reminders
SMS and email on the morning of your assigned filing day. We summarize what's already logged so you know what's missing.
For Texas unemployment claimants · Not affiliated with TWC
Keep a clean work-search log.
Be ready when TWC asks.
TWC can ask Texas claimants for a full work-search log any week of your benefit year - the date, employer, contact method, and result for every activity. Keep yours complete and one click from export.
If you can't show it when they ask, that week's eligibility can be questioned.
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Independent recordkeeping app - Not affiliated with TWC - Filing & payment requests still happen through TWC.
Built for Texas claimants
No SSN required to use WorkSearchLog
No TWC login required
Export your log anytime
9:41
Tuesday
Hi, Maria
On track·Week of Apr 12
You're all set
3 of 3 activities logged
3/3
This week
- Apr15Senior Backend EngineerAustin Data Co. · Applied
- Apr14Site Reliability EngineerGulfStream · Interview
- Apr13Platform EngineerLone Star Fintech · Applied
Not affiliated with TWC
An independent recordkeeping tool. Filing still happens through TWC.
For your own records
We help you organize the activities you actually completed.
No benefit guarantee
Eligibility decisions are made by TWC, not by this app.
Why claimants use it
One missed week
can mean delayed money.
TWC can ask you to show your work-search activities for any week of your claim. If your records aren't ready, your payment can be held while it's reviewed.
These are the moments people tell us about most.
Audit request
"TWC asked for my work-search log and I wasn't ready."
Lost track
"I forgot which jobs I applied for last week."
Filing day
"I missed my payment request day."
Confusing rules
"I didn't know how many activities I needed."
Scattered notes
"I had notes in my phone, on paper, and in email."
What to keep
"I wasn't sure what details to keep."
How it works
Set it up once.
Log each activity in seconds.
- 01
Setup
Enter your claim basics
Set your county, filing day, and how you want reminders. About three minutes - no SSN, no claim ID, no TWC password.
~3 minutes - 02
Log
Add your weekly activities
Log applications, employer contacts, workshops, and other work-search efforts you actually did. The date and benefit week are filled in for you.
~20 seconds each - 03
Export
Export when needed
Download a clean PDF or CSV of your log if TWC asks for your records - formatted with the details they expect to see.
One tap
What you get
A better way to keep
your work-search records.
Always-on compliance
A clear color tells you everything.
Green means you're complete. Amber means in-progress. Red means a week needs your attention. Blue means exempt. No spreadsheets to read.
- Compliant week
- In progress, deadline coming
- Action needed
- Exempt (jury duty, training, etc.)
Benefit year
Week 14 of 26
11 compliant · 1 exempt · 1 in progress · 1 missed
Correspondence inbox
TWC determinations, action-required letters, payment confirmations - sorted, dated, and acknowledged so nothing slips past.
Audit-ready exports
One-click PDF with every activity, contact, and outcome - formatted exactly the way TWC asks for during a work-search audit.
Smart exemptions
Jury duty, training, temporary layoff, union hall, TRA, Shared Work - pick a reason and the week is waived in compliance math.
Streaks & momentum
A weekly streak that rewards consistency without gamifying anything painful. Mostly: it's nice to see green pile up.
Payment ledger
Biweekly cycle, weekly benefit amount, waiting weeks, and pending requests - all reconciled so you know what's owed and when.
Why this beats paper notes
Built for more
than a notebook.
Where paper notes fall short, and what an organized log gives you instead.
| Notebook / sheet | TWC's portal | WorkSearchLog | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knows your filing day | - | - | Texts you that morning |
| Counts activities by week | Manually | Submission only | Live, with a deadline |
| Handles exemptions | - | You guess | Built in for all 6 reasons |
| Audit-ready PDF | If you're lucky | - | One tap, formatted |
| Works on a phone | Sort of | Barely | Designed for it |
Knows your filing day
- Notebook / sheet
- -
- TWC's portal
- -
- WorkSearchLog
- Texts you that morning
Counts activities by week
- Notebook / sheet
- Manually
- TWC's portal
- Submission only
- WorkSearchLog
- Live, with a deadline
Handles exemptions
- Notebook / sheet
- -
- TWC's portal
- You guess
- WorkSearchLog
- Built in for all 6 reasons
Audit-ready PDF
- Notebook / sheet
- If you're lucky
- TWC's portal
- -
- WorkSearchLog
- One tap, formatted
Works on a phone
- Notebook / sheet
- Sort of
- TWC's portal
- Barely
- WorkSearchLog
- Designed for it
What records should you keep?
The details TWC
may ask you for.
For each work-search activity, keep these in one place. WorkSearchLog asks for them as you log, so nothing's missing later.
- Date of the activity
- Employer or organization name
- Type of activity (application, contact, workshop, etc.)
- Contact method (online, in person, phone, mail)
- Result or outcome
- Supporting notes or documents
Source: official TWC work-search log guidance. TWC may request your work-search log at any time during your benefit year, so keeping details organized each week matters.
Only log work-search activities you actually completed. WorkSearchLog helps organize your records - it does not create work-search activity for you.
Work_Search_Log_Apr_2026_sample.pdfSample export packet
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When TWC asks, you have a clean packet ready to print or save - with TWC-style fields, a cover summary, page numbers, and readable notes.
Official TWC resources
Use official TWC links for the claim itself.
WorkSearchLog helps you organize your records. These links take you to official TWC pages and videos for applying, understanding the process, and following agency instructions.
Apply for unemployment benefits
Start or manage the official benefits application through TWC.
Open official apply pageHow to apply video
Watch TWC's official walkthrough before you file or help someone file.
Watch on YouTubeWhat to expect after applying
Review ongoing requirements after the claim is submitted, including work-search and payment-request responsibilities.
Watch next stepsThese resources are provided by TWC. WorkSearchLog is independent and helps you keep records on your phone or laptop; benefit applications and payment requests still happen through TWC.
Coverage
Texas-focused.
County-aware.
Built for Texas work-search rules first. Tell us your county and we set your weekly minimum, your filing day, and what counts as an activity in your area.
Your TWC notice controls your required number of weekly activities. WorkSearchLog helps you track and organize what you complete -- it doesn't override TWC's official requirement.
Find your work-search requirement
See your county's expected weekly minimum and what counts as an activity. Save it to your account when you start your 7-day free trial.
Common situation
"TWC asked for prior work-search records, and the claimant had notes scattered across emails, job boards, phone reminders, and paper."
Pricing
Free for 7 days.
Simple after that.
Try every Pro feature for 7 days - no credit card required. After the trial, choose the plan that fits how you're filing.
7-day trial
$0
Try Pro features before you pay. No credit card required.
Best for starting your claim week organized.
- Every Pro feature, free for 7 days
- No credit card required
- Keep your data if you cancel
- Export your log anytime
Most claimants pick this
Pro
$9.99/mo
After your 7-day trial. Cancel anytime.
Best for most claimants.
- Unlimited work-search logging
- Email reminders on filing day
- PDF & CSV exports
- Payment-request dashboard
- Evidence gallery for receipts & emails
- Appeals & notice tracker
7 days free - No card required to start
Pro+
$14.99/mo
After your 7-day trial. Cancel anytime.
Best for hands-on, detail-heavy claims.
- Everything in Pro
- SMS reminders
- AI note cleanup (tidies wording you wrote)
- OCR search across uploads
- Priority support
After your 7-day trial, continue with Pro for $9.99/month or Pro+ for $14.99/month. Cancel anytime. No long-term contract.
WorkSearchLog is not affiliated with TWC or any government agency. It helps you organize your own records and does not guarantee benefit approval, payment, or compliance. Only log work-search activities you actually completed - WorkSearchLog organizes your records, it does not create activities for you.
One-time option
Missing weeks? The Audit-Ready Pass reconstructs your complete history.
TWC can ask Texas claimants for a full work-search log any week of your benefit year. Logging the last two weeks is always free; the Audit-Ready Pass unlocks everything older so every activity, contact, and result is in one place - one-time $49.99.
One-time pricing option
Audit-Ready Pass
One payment
$49.99
Reconstruct months of history in one session, then export a clean, complete log.
- Unlock older weeks beyond the free recent-week window.
- Rebuild activities, contacts, outcomes, notes, and proof references in one place.
- Export a clean work-search packet when you need to respond to a request.
One-time purchase. The Audit-Ready Pass does not start a monthly Pro or Pro+ subscription.
Added inside the app after sign-up. Makes your record audit-ready; not a benefit or audit-outcome guarantee.
Important
WorkSearchLog is an independent recordkeeping app. It is not affiliated with TWC or any government agency. It does not file claims, request payment, submit logs, contact TWC, or guarantee benefits.Questions
Things people ask first.
Will TWC accept logs from this app?
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TWC lets you use their work-search log or create your own log, as long as it includes the same required details - date, employer, activity type, contact method, and result. WorkSearchLog helps you organize those details and exports them in clean PDF or CSV formats. It does not guarantee TWC approval, eligibility, or payment - those decisions stay with TWC.
Do I have to enter my Social Security number?
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No. We never ask for your SSN, claim ID, bank info, or TWC password. We only need your email, your county, your filing day, and the activities you choose to log.
What counts as a work-search activity?
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Common examples include applying for a job, contacting an employer about work, attending a job fair or workshop, taking a skills assessment, or registering with a staffing agency. Check TWC's official guidance for the full list - we keep a copy linked in the app.
How many activities do I need each week?
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TWC sets the weekly minimum based on your county and program. Most claimants need three, but some areas require more. Use the county lookup or check your TWC correspondence to confirm yours.
Can I export my log if TWC asks?
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Yes - anytime, in PDF or CSV, for any week or date range. Your data is yours; export is one tap.
Can I use this for past weeks too?
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Yes. You can backfill earlier weeks with activities you completed but didn't write down. Each entry is timestamped when you logged it, so your record is honest about that.
Can I cancel anytime?
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Yes. Cancel from your account settings in one click. You'll keep access through the end of the billing period and can export everything before the account closes.
Is my data private? Will you sell it?
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Your data is private to you. We don't sell it, share it, or use it for advertising. Paid plans cover the cost of running the service. One button deletes everything if you ever want to leave.
Does AI write my work-search activities for me?
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No. AI only helps clean up the wording of notes you already entered. It does not invent employers, dates, contacts, outcomes, or activities. All work-search information you submit to TWC must be true and accurate - that's on you, and we keep it that way on purpose.
What does this app not do?
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WorkSearchLog does not file your unemployment claim, request payment for you, submit documents to TWC for you, or contact TWC. It helps you keep your own work-search records organized so you can file accurately and respond to TWC requests on your own.
Start your trial
Start your 7-day free trial.
Keep your log ready.
Try WorkSearchLog free for 7 days. No credit card required. After the trial, continue with Pro or Pro+ if it helps you stay organized.
Use your trial to get current: log this week and back-fill the last two weeks free, so your record is audit-ready from day one.
7 days free - No credit card - No SSN - Cancel anytime