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The Labor Law Section of the Texas Workforce Commission administers the following two programs: the Texas Payday Law, and the Texas Child Labor Law. The Section also disseminates information on the Texas Minimum Wage Act.

We invite you to search our web site for helpful information on these topics. If you have any questions about any of these programs after searching our web site, please call us at 1-800-832-9243 (within Texas only), or contact our main switchboard at (512) 475-2670.

Completed forms, inquiries, or corrections to the individual information contained in this form shall be sent to the TWC Labor Law Section, 101 E. 15th St., Rm. 124T, Austin, TX 78778-0001, (512) 475-2670. Individuals may receive and review information that TWC collects about the individual by emailing to open.records@twc.state.tx.us or writing to TWC Open Records, 101 E. 15th St., Rm. 266, Austin, TX  78778-0001.

• Summary of the Texas Payday Law
• Texas Payday Law - Labor Code Chapter 61
• Texas Payday Law Rules
• Texas Payday Law Poster (English) (PDF)
• Texas Payday Law Poster (Spanish) (PDF)
• How to File a Wage Claim (PDF)
• Form for Filing a Wage Claim (English) (PDF)
• Form for Filing a Wage Claim (Spanish) (PDF)
• Form for Responding to a Wage Claim (PDF)
• Wage Claim Process
• Instructions for Texas Payday Law Hearings
• Appeal Rights from Texas Payday Law Decisions
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Legislative Changes (PDF)

• Summary of the Texas Child Labor Law
• Texas Child Labor Law - Labor Code Chapter 51
• Texas Child Labor Rules
• Hazardous Occupations - Code of Federal Regulations (PDF)
• Texas Child Labor Law Poster (English) (PDF)
• Texas Child Labor Law Poster (Spanish) (PDF)
• Form for Certificate of Age (PDF)
• Form for Child Actor Authorization (PDF)
• Form to File a Texas Child Labor Complaint (PDF)
• Parental Consent Form (PDF)
• Instructions for Texas Child Labor Law Hearings
• Appeal Rights from Texas Child Labor Law
• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Legislative Changes (PDF)

Note: Because some information is time-sensitive and different sites are updated at different times, the Labor Law Section is not responsible for the timeliness of all information presented on this web site or others. Please view all available sites for information on specific issues.

• Summary of the Texas Minimum Wage Act
• Texas Minimum Wage Act - Labor Code Chapter 62

• Frequently Requested Phone Numbers
• Required Posters at the Workplace
• List of Workforce Centers that Accept Payday Wage Claims
• Related Sites

The information provided on this site may not accurately represent the ruling of a Texas Workforce Commission Labor Law Investigator. The information provided is meant to be for informational purposes only. Please consult the Texas Payday Law and the Texas Payday Law Rules before initiating any action. If you need legal advice, you should consult a private attorney.

Please e-mail questions or comments on the Texas Payday Law or Texas Minimum Wage Act to labor.law@twc.state.tx.us.

Please e-mail questions or comments on the Texas Child Labor Law to child.labor@twc.state.tx.us.