Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Economic Development
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB641 by Coleman (Relating to application of the minimum wage to certain governmental entities.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Section 62.0515, Labor Code, to authorize a county or municipality to establish a minimum wage greater than the federal minimum wage.
Local Government Impact
If a county or a municipality were to establish a minimum wage greater than the federal minimum wage, the cost to the government entity would depend on the amount of the increase established and the number of employees whose wages would increase accordingly.