Texas SB339 allows municipalities and counties to set a local minimum wage higher than the state's.
SB339 amends the Texas Labor Code to allow municipalities and counties to establish a minimum wage higher than the state's. This local minimum wage applies to employers within the jurisdiction of the governmental entity. The law also extends to private entities entering into contracts or agreements with governmental entities, enforcing the local minimum wage terms against contractors and subcontractors. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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