Texas HB691 sets the minimum wage at $19 an hour, surpassing the federal minimum wage.
HB691 amends the Texas Labor Code to establish a minimum wage of $19 per hour, higher than the federal minimum wage. It also mandates that employers pay tipped employees at least half of the minimum wage, prohibiting the reduction of wages by tip credits. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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