The bill, H.B. No. 193, proposes an amendment to the Texas Labor Code regarding the minimum wage. It stipulates that employers must pay their employees not less than the greater of $15.00 per hour or the federal minimum wage as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. This change aims to establish a higher baseline for employee compensation in Texas.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 62.151 of the Labor Code, which may have contained previous minimum wage provisions. The new minimum wage requirements will take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for employers to adjust to the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Labor Code 62.051, Labor Code 62.151 (Labor Code 62)