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Texas | Wage and Tax Regulations

Texas
minimum wage
Minimum Wage
$7.25
Minimum Wage
(Tipped Employee)
$2.13
Maximum Tip Credit
$5.12
Texas
state income tax
State Withholding
Supplemental
Wage Rate
None
Unemployment insurance
Max. Taxable Earning $9,000
Employee DeductionsNone
Employee Tax Rates0.23-6.23%
New Employer Rate2.70%
Voluntary Contribution PermittedYes

The content of this publication is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain or constitute tax or legal advice. You should not act on this information without seeking tax or legal professional counsel.

Recent Texas Employment Law Updates

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Legal Update
Date
Link

Reminder for Texas Businesses: Cybersecurity Safe Harbor Effective September 1, 2025

October 31, 2025

Texas Expands The Compassionate Use Program: Access, Products and More

September 30, 2025

Texas Prohibits Non-Disclosure Agreements that Silence Sexual Abuse or Assault

August 29, 2025

Texas Establishes Binary Legal Sex Definitions That Could Affect Employers

August 29, 2025

Texas Enacts New Rules on AI and Health Data Storage for Providers

July 31, 2025

Texas Enacts TRAIGA: New Framework for Responsible AI Use

July 31, 2025

Texas Governor Vetoes Ban on THC Hemp Products

July 31, 2025

Texas Enacts New Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements in Healthcare

July 31, 2025

Texas Mandates Human Trafficking Prevention in Healthcare: Posters, Training and Protections

June 30, 2025

Texas Set to Enact Human Trafficking Prevention Requirements for First Responders, Hospitals, and Emergency Care Facilities

June 30, 2025

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