Minimum Wage in Fort Bend County, Texas

Richmond, Texas 77406

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Richmond, TX Minimum Wage and Wage Claims

What Is the Minimum Wage in Richmond, 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.)

Fort Bend County Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Fort Bend County is $9.50 an hour, the state minimum wage. Texas law prohibits city and county governments from adopting a local minimum wage that's higher than the state minimum wage. 

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 Richmond, 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.

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Who Enforces Richmond, TX Minimum Wage Laws?

Texas Enforcement Agency

If you have questions about Texas's minimum wage, contact the

Texas Workforce Commission

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 Richmond, TX

If you were not paid the minimum wage in Richmond, 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. 

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Get Help With Richmond, 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.

Richmond, 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 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.

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Richmond, TX Lawyer Directories

Lawyer Referral Services in Texas. Check with the Texas State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Richmond, 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 Richmond, TX lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.


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