Texas Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Texas employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Texas Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Texas has no state-mandated paid sick leave. Local ordinances (Austin, San Antonio, Dallas) have been challenged in court.
👨👩👧Texas Paid Family and Medical Leave
No state family leave program. Federal FMLA applies.
📋Other Texas Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
Employers must allow time to vote if employee doesn't have 2+ consecutive hours off while polls are open.
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
No specific domestic violence leave law.
⚖️FMLA in Texas
Federal FMLA applies to employers with 50+ employees.
✅Texas Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Follow federal FMLA requirements
- ✓Protect employees on jury duty
- ✓Allow time to vote when needed
- ✓Monitor local ordinance litigation
🔔Recent Changes in Texas
Local paid sick leave ordinances continue to face legal challenges.
🏢Texas Leave Guides by Industry
📋Texas Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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