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TX HB5297
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Talarico
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AI Summary
- Establishes a Texas state minimum wage of $15 per hour, or the federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act, whichever is greater
- Amends Section 62.051 of the Texas Labor Code to set the new minimum wage requirement
- Repeals Section 62.151 of the Labor Code (which previously tied the state minimum wage solely to the federal minimum)
- Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the minimum wage.
Labor
Last Action
Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker
4/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Workforce Subcommittee4/7/2025
Full Bill Text
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