Texas Payroll Information

Texas 2025 Minimum Wage:

• $7.25 perhour
• $2.13 per hour for tipped employees
  
  

Texas Overtime Rules:

• 1.5 x’s the regular rate of pay (non-exempt employees) for hours worked over 40 in a workweek
  
  

Texas Paystub Requirements:

At the end of each pay period, an employer shall give each employee a written earnings statement covering the pay period.

An earnings statement must be signed by the employer or the employer’s agent and must show:

• the name of the employee;
• the rate of pay;
• the total amount of pay earned by the employee during the pay period;
• any deduction made from the employee’s pay and the purpose of the deduction;
• the amount of pay after all deductions are made;  and
• the total number of:
  • hours worked by the employee if the employee’s pay is computed by the hour;  or
  • units produced by the employee during the pay period if the employee’s pay is computed on a piece rate.

An earnings statement may be in any form determined by the employer.  The information required by Subsection (b) may be stated on a check voucher or bank draft given to an employee for the employee’s wages.

How often do you have to pay employees in Texas?

• Non-exempt employees must be paid at least twice per month
  
  

When is an employee’s final check due?

• Voluntary resignation – next regular payday
• Involuntary termination – within six calendar days