Paid Sick Leave in Texas
Whether Texas requires paid sick leave, how much you earn and how you can use it.
Short answer: No statewide paid sick leave law. Paid leave is set by the employer's written policy. Texas Payday Law (Tex. Lab. Code ch. 61)
| Paid sick leave | No statewide paid sick leave law. Paid leave is set by the employer's written policy. |
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FAQ
Is paid sick leave required in Texas?
No statewide paid sick leave law. Paid leave is set by the employer's written policy.
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.