Your hourly pay in Texas could not be less than $15 an hour.
What it does
HB 1051 would require employers to pay each employee at least the higher of two amounts: $15 an hour or the federal minimum wage under federal law. The result would be a state minimum wage floor of $15 an hour. Exceptions still apply under Section 62.057 of the Labor Code. The bill would also repeal Section 62.151 of the Labor Code and would take effect September 1, 2027.
What it means for your community
If you work hourly in Texas, your pay could not drop below $15 an hour after this takes effect, and the floor would be higher if the federal minimum wage is higher. Employers would have to raise pay for any worker paid below $15 an hour, which can mean higher labor costs for small businesses. Workers and employers should check how the Section 62.057 exceptions apply to a particular job.
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