Texas does not have a state-wide paid sick leave mandate, but Austin has a local paid sick leave ordinance. Employers must comply with federal FMLA requirements and local ordinances.

Paid Sick Leave

Not statutorily required

Paid Family Leave

Not statutorily required

Unpaid Family & Medical Leave

Program Federal FMLA
Duration Up to 12 weeks under FMLA in a 12-month period.
Eligibility FMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.

Texas does not have a separate state family leave law.

Jury Duty Leave

Program Texas Government Code Section 61.006
Paid? No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.

Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.

Voting Leave

Program Texas Election Code Section 61.003
Paid? No — employers are not required to pay, but must allow reasonable time off.

Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to reasonable time off.

Military Leave

Program Texas Government Code Section 431.003

Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.

Other Leave

Bereavement Leave

Not statutorily required.

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This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited sources for current law before making employment decisions.