H.B. No. 315 proposes amendments to the Texas Labor Code regarding the minimum wage. The bill stipulates that employers must pay each employee not less than the greater of $15 an hour or the federal minimum wage as defined under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This change is intended to ensure that employees receive a wage that meets or exceeds these specified amounts.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 62.151 of the Labor Code, which may contain previous provisions related to minimum wage that are now rendered obsolete by this new legislation. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for employers and employees to adjust to the new wage requirements.

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