TX HB2472

Prohibits employers from collecting or receiving any portion of a gratuity paid to a tipped employee for any purpose, including to cover credit or debit card processing fees

Establishes that gratuities are the sole property of the tipped employee, regardless of whether the employer takes a tip credit against minimum wage

Requires employers to pay credit or debit card gratuities to employees no later than the first payday after the tip was authorized

Creates a third-degree felony offense for employers who violate these gratuity protections, with each violation constituting a separate offense

Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to conduct occurring on or after that date