Meal and Rest Break Laws in Texas
Whether Texas law requires meal or rest breaks for adult employees.
Short answer: No state requirement. If an employer chooses to give short breaks of 20 minutes or less, federal rules require them to be paid; meal breaks of 30 minutes or more with no work may be unpaid. TWC Payday Law guidance
| Meal and rest breaks | No state requirement. If an employer chooses to give short breaks of 20 minutes or less, federal rules require them to be paid; meal breaks of 30 minutes or more with no work may be unpaid. Source: TWC Payday Law guidance |
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FAQ
Are breaks required by law in Texas?
No state requirement. If an employer chooses to give short breaks of 20 minutes or less, federal rules require them to be paid; meal breaks of 30 minutes or more with no work may be unpaid.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.