what is the current minimum wage in texas

The current minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 per hour. Texas adopts the federal minimum wage rate, which has been in effect since July 24, 2009. The last time Texas raised its minimum wage was in 2009 when it was raised from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour. Although the Texas minimum wage act does not prohibit employees from negotiating with their employers for higher remuneration. There are exceptions to the Texas state minimum wage, including tipped employees earning over $20 per month in tips, student workers, employees with disabilities, and workers under 20 years old working for an employer for less than 90 days.