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TX SB339
Bill
Status
11/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Eckhardt
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AI Summary
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Authorizes municipalities to adopt a minimum wage higher than the state minimum wage for services performed within city limits
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Authorizes counties to adopt a minimum wage higher than the state minimum wage for services performed in unincorporated areas, including areas within a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction
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Removes existing state preemption that prevented local governments from establishing minimum wage ordinances governing private employment
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Allows private entities contracting with governmental entities to be bound by higher minimum wage requirements in those agreements, with terms enforceable against general contractors, subcontractors, and developers
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to authorization for a county or municipality to establish a local minimum wage.
County Government
Last Action
Referred to Economic Development
2/3/2025