Phase 1 of 3 · Legal Hygiene
Texas Minimum Wage Act
Texas sets a state minimum wage tied to the federal rate and limits local governments from requiring a higher private employer minimum wage.
Start with hours and pay, then prove any credit or exemption instead of assuming it.
In plain English
Covered Texas workers must receive at least the applicable minimum hourly wage, subject to lawful credits, exemptions, and federal protections.
- What it looks like in business
- Payroll checks whether a tipped employee, trainee, student worker, or other special category satisfies every condition before applying a lower cash wage or exemption.
- Why it matters
- Calling someone salaried, contract labor, or a trainee does not by itself remove minimum wage duties.
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Where it sits
Phase 1: Legal Hygiene
Stay legal without becoming a lawyer: the Texas and federal rules that still apply when the owner is the HR department.