Ibarra said he followed all the necessary steps to collect state unemployment benefits, including submitting an application online and receiving a notification indicating what he would receive. Records shared with us show that the commission is still reviewing Ibarra’s claim to determine if he is eligible to receive benefits. Texas is running out of money to pay unemployment benefits. Reached for comment Monday, a TWC spokeswoman released the following statement:I do know that there is a waiting period but if you have been told you are eligible you will receive benefits. Ibarra said with his rent due at the end of the week, it is becoming more difficult to be patient.