The bill, H.B. No. 5297, proposes an amendment to the Texas Labor Code regarding the minimum wage. It stipulates that employers must pay each employee not less than the greater of $15 an 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 contain previous provisions related to minimum wage. The new regulations are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for employers to adjust to the updated wage requirements.

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