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Simms, TX Minimum Wage and Wage Claims
What Is the Minimum Wage in Simms, TX?
You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)
Texas Minimum Wage
Texas has a minimum wage law. The current minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 per hour for non-exempt employees, which matches the federal minimum wage. However, a new law, the Texas Fair Minimum Wage Act, was signed in 2023, and it will gradually increase the state's minimum wage to $15.00 per hour by 2026. The law will take effect on January 1, 2024, with an initial increase to $9.50 per hour
Learn more about the Texas minimum wage at https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/texas-minimum-wage-law.
What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in Simms, TX?
Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't.
Texas Tipped Minimum Wage
In Texas, your employer may pay you a minimum wage of $2.13 an hour, as long as you earn enough in tips to bring your total hourly pay up to the full minimum wage, $7.25 an hour. If you don’t earn enough in tips to bring your compensation to the full minimum wage, your employer must make up the difference.
Who Enforces Simms, TX Minimum Wage Laws?
Texas Enforcement Agency
If you have questions about Texas's minimum wage, contact the
URL: https://www.twc.state.tx.us/
Phone: 800-832-9243
Texas Workforce Commission
Labor Law Section
101 East 15th Street, Room 514
Austin, TX 78778-0001
Email: labor.law@twc.texas.gov
How to File a Wage Claim in Simms, TX
If you were not paid the minimum wage in Simms, TX, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state.
All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.
Filing a Wage Claim with the Texas Workforce Commission
The Texas Workforce Commission has posted instructions and a form to file a wage claim at its website.
Get Help With Simms, TX Wage Claims and Lawsuits
If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.
Simms, TX Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance
Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit Texas Law Help to find local resources and legal aid offices.
Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.
Simms, TX Lawyer Directories
Lawyer Referral Services in Texas. Check with the State Bar of Texas for information on lawyer referral services in Simms, TX. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.
NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find Simms, TX lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.