Texas workplace law quick facts
Legal calculators for Texas workers
High-stakes legal tools with Texas-specific laws and deadlines
Pay calculators for Texas workers
Texas minimum wage $7.25/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week
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Retirement, PTO, and relocation tools with Texas context
About Texas workplace law
Texas workers are protected by a combination of federal law and Texas state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while Texas law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.
Key Texas workplace facts for 2026: The Texas minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $1,116 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years under Texas law. Texas has no state income tax, meaning workers keep more of every paycheck. Workers in Texas rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for unpaid job-protected leave.
All calculators on this page use official data from Texas government sources including the Texas Department of Labor, Texas Workers Compensation Board, Texas Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.