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Introduced
02/20/2019
02/20/2019
In Committee
03/06/2019
03/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the minimum wage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Labor Code to establish a higher minimum wage. Specifically, it sets the minimum wage at $15 per hour, or the federal minimum wage (currently $7.25 per hour), whichever is greater. For the 2020 and 2021 calendar years, the minimum wage is set at $10 per hour or the federal minimum wage, and $12.50 per hour or the federal minimum wage, respectively. The bill also repeals a section related to the adjustment of the minimum wage and takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development (on 03/06/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB2138 | 02/21/2019 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB02138I.htm | 02/21/2019 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB02138I.pdf | 02/21/2019 |
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