Texas onboarding checklist for employers
An onboarding checklist makes sure every new hire gets the same paperwork, notices and training. Here is what changes when the employee works in Texas.
Texas rules that affect this form
| Minimum wage | $7.25 per hour (federal minimum applies) |
|---|---|
| Paid sick leave | No statewide mandate; no Texas law requires private employers to provide paid or unpaid leave. |
| Meal breaks | No state requirement for adult employees. |
| Rest breaks | No state requirement. |
| Other rules to know | Nonexempt employees must be paid at least twice a month; exempt employees at least monthly. Leave promised in a written policy is enforceable as wages under the Texas Payday Law, so policies should say clearly what happens to unused leave at separation. |
What to include
- Form I-9 completed by the end of the employee's third day of work
- Federal W-4 and the state withholding form, if the state has one
- Report the new hire to the state new-hire registry
- Required state and federal workplace posters and written notices
- Paid sick leave, break and overtime rules explained in plain terms
- Handbook acknowledgment signed and filed
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Texas onboarding checklist form?
Texas does not publish one required onboarding checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Texas rules on this page.
What is the minimum wage in Texas in 2026?
$7.25 per hour (federal minimum applies), effective July 24, 2009. Texas adopts the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour by reference. State law overrides local wage ordinances for private employers, so cities cannot set a higher minimum. No scheduled increase.
Is paid sick leave required in Texas?
No statewide mandate; no Texas law requires private employers to provide paid or unpaid leave.
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