Texas Labor Law & Payroll Quick Reference (2026)
A plain-English summary of the key Texas employment rules small businesses need to know: minimum wage, overtime, breaks, paid leave, and final pay.
Texas Quick Reference Table
| Minimum Wage (2026) | $7.25/hr (federal) |
|---|---|
| Overtime | Federal FLSA only: 1.5x over 40 hrs/week |
| Meal & Rest Breaks | No state-mandated meal or rest breaks |
| Paid Sick Leave | No state paid sick leave mandate |
| Final Paycheck | Final pay due within 6 days (involuntary) or next payday (quit) |
| Notable Rules | No state income tax; employment is at-will |
Running Compliant Payroll in Texas
Staying compliant in Texas means applying the right minimum wage, calculating overtime correctly, honoring break and paid-leave rules, and meeting final-paycheck deadlines. MyCo automates all of this so every pay run follows Texas and federal rules without manual lookups.
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What is the Texas minimum wage in 2026?
The Texas minimum wage is $7.25/hr (federal).
How does overtime work in Texas?
Federal FLSA only: 1.5x over 40 hrs/week.
When is a final paycheck due in Texas?
Final pay due within 6 days (involuntary) or next payday (quit).
Does Texas require paid sick leave?
No state paid sick leave mandate.
How does MyCo help with Texas compliance?
MyCo applies Texas minimum wage, overtime, paid-leave, and final-pay rules automatically and produces payroll-ready data; US payroll tax filing is configured during onboarding through your payroll provider.