Texas: tipped minimum wage
The cash wage employers must pay tipped workers, how much of the minimum wage tips can cover, and the full minimum.
Checked on official source| Full minimum wage | $7.25 |
|---|---|
| Maximum tip credit | $5.12 |
| Minimum cash wage | $2.13 |
If your cash wage plus tips falls short of the full minimum wage in any workweek, your employer must make up the difference. Your employer cannot keep any of your tips.
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How we checked this
Rates come from the U.S. Department of Labor's table of state minimum wages for tipped employees, dated July 1, 2026. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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