Texas Leave Laws for Employers

Complete guide to Texas employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.

Federal Requirements Only
No
Paid Sick Leave Required
No
Paid Family Leave Program
50+
Employee Threshold

🤒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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