Particular_Might6767's journey

I was laid off from my job on April 24th due to AI advancements, and I filed for unemployment on May 2nd. Since my termination, I've been receiving severance payments biweekly, which I was told would happen. However, I never received the official paperwork from HR because they were unavailable on the day of my layoff. I had to conduct my termination through a Teams call, and despite my efforts to follow up via email three times, I still haven't received any documentation. I've been getting payments that match my normal pay rate, just as if I were still employed, and I was informed that I would receive a total of four weeks of severance. When I first contacted the Texas Workforce Commission to request payment, the representative filled out my application indicating that I had received severance for my first week of unemployment. She advised me to answer 'no' regarding additional payments on my end since she had already noted it. It's been two weeks since that request, and I still haven't received any payment. Now, as I submit my next two weeks of claims, I have some questions: 1. The application asks if I've received any additional payments due to a release of claim. Since I haven't signed anything, does that count as a release of claim? 2. Given that my severance is distributed biweekly, will I still be eligible for unemployment during the weeks when I haven't received those severance payments? 3. I have proof that my employer stated they wouldn't contest my unemployment, but since I haven't signed anything, will that affect my eligibility for benefits? I'm trying to figure out my financial situation and budget accordingly until I find a new job, so any advice or guidelines would be greatly appreciated.