Other Leaves: Texas
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Shafeeqa W. Giarratani and James I. Hughes, Norton Rose Fulbright
Summary
This guide provides an in-depth review of Texas leave requirements. Texas requires covered employers to provide jury duty leave, witness duty and court appearance leave, emergency evacuation leave, military leave, voting leave and political leave. In addition, employers that choose to provide sick leave, personal leave or vacation benefits must follow certain state law requirements.