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Introduced
02/12/2021
02/12/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the minimum wage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Labor Code to increase the state's minimum wage to the greater of $15.00 per hour or the federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill also repeals Section 62.151 of the Labor Code, which previously allowed employers to pay certain employees less than the state's minimum wage. The changes made by this bill will take effect on September 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development (on 03/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1917 | 02/13/2021 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HB01917I.htm | 02/13/2021 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/HB01917I.pdf | 02/13/2021 |
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