Relating to the minimum wage.
HB 5297 sets Texas's minimum wage at $15 per hour, requiring employers to pay the higher of $15/hour or the current federal minimum wage. This directly affects all Texas employers and hourly workers covered by state labor laws. The bill repeals the previous state minimum wage provision (Section 62.151) and takes effect September 1, 2025. It creates a clear, higher baseline for worker compensation without referencing specific industries or exemptions.
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in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Referred to s/c on Workforce by Speaker
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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P
James Talarico
DDemocratic
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