(a) An eligible individual may elect to have federal income tax withheld from benefits. The commission shall withhold federal income taxes from the benefits of an individual who elects the withholding as provided by the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (26 U.S.C. Section 3301 et seq.) and Section 303, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 503).
(b) The commission may not withhold federal income tax from benefits as provided by this section until January 1, 1997.
Official text of the Texas Labor Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.