Texas Tip Ownership Rules

Summary

In Texas, tips belong to employees, and employers cannot keep them, even if employees earn above minimum wage. Online tips should also be distributed to employees. If you face this issue, consider discussing it with your employer or seeking legal advice.

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are there laws in texas that allows my employer to keep these tips because i am paid over minimum wage?
In Texas, regardless of your hourly wage, tips are considered the property of the employee. Employers are generally prohibited from keeping any portion of tips meant for employees, even if you earn above minimum wage. If you'd like guidance on addressing this issue with your employer, feel free to ask!