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title: "Texas Child Labor Laws for Family Businesses | Kids Payroll"
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description: "Child labor laws in Texas: minimum working age, hour restrictions, work permit requirements, and family business exemptions for 2026."
lang: en
---

# Texas

Child Labor Laws for Family Businesses

Last updated: July 15, 2025

Min. Wage: $7.25/hr (follows federal)

Texas Department of Labor (https://www.twc.texas.gov/)

### Family Business Exemptions Most Important

Exemptions Available

- Texas exempts minors from agricultural work laws.
- Follows federal parental exemption for non-agricultural work.
- Hardship exceptions available through courts.

### Minimum Working Age

14 years old for most non-agricultural work.

Exceptions:

- No state minimum when employed by parent (follows federal parental exemption).

### Hours Restrictions

Under 14

- Generally may not work.

Ages 14-15

- Max 8 hrs/day, 48 hrs/week (state limit — FLSA limits apply for covered employers).

Ages 16-17

- No state-specific restrictions.

### Nightwork Restrictions

### Permitted Job Types

### Work Permit Requirements

No Permits Required

- Texas does NOT require work permits.
- Proof of age (age certificate) may be requested for minors under 18.

### Recordkeeping Requirements

### Key Considerations

This information is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your state's Department of Labor (https://www.twc.texas.gov/) and the U.S. Department of Labor (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/child-labor).

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