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Texas follows federal FLSA: 1.5x pay for hours over 40 per week, with no daily threshold or double time.
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Understanding Texas Overtime Law
Federal FLSA Standard Applies
Texas does not have its own state overtime law. Instead, Texas employees are covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which requires 1.5× pay for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. Texas is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can set schedules freely, but they must still comply with federal overtime requirements for non-exempt workers.
No Daily Overtime or Double Time
Unlike states such as California or Alaska, Texas has no daily overtime threshold and no double time provision. All overtime in Texas is calculated on a weekly basis only. Even if you work 14 hours in a single day, overtime is only triggered when your weekly total exceeds 40 hours.
Exempt vs Non-Exempt in Texas
Texas follows the federal exemption tests. Salaried employees earning at least $684/week ($35,568/year) who perform executive, administrative, or professional duties may be classified as exempt and ineligible for overtime. However, job title alone does not determine exemption — actual duties matter. The Texas Workforce Commission handles wage claims for misclassified workers.
Important Note
This information is for reference only. Consult the Texas Workforce Commission for authoritative state guidance.
Common Questions About Overtime Pay
No. Texas relies entirely on the federal FLSA for overtime regulations. The standard 40-hour weekly threshold and 1.5× overtime rate apply to all non-exempt employees in the state.
No. If you are a non-exempt employee and work more than 40 hours in a week, your employer must pay overtime at 1.5× your regular rate. Texas being an at-will state does not exempt employers from federal overtime obligations.
You can file a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) or contact the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. The TWC investigates state wage claims, while the DOL handles federal FLSA violations.
Yes. Most hourly restaurant and retail workers in Texas are non-exempt and entitled to overtime after 40 hours per week. Tipped employees must receive overtime based on their full regular rate, not the tipped minimum wage.
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