Workers earning minimum wage would see their pay more than double from $7.25 to $15 per hour. This means much more money for rent, food, and other basic needs.
$30,000-$60,000
Some workers in this range might get raises as employers adjust their pay scales. Others may see no direct change in their wages.
$60,000-$100,000
No direct change to wages for most workers in this bracket. May see slightly higher prices at some businesses that employ minimum wage workers.
Over $100,000
No direct change to wages. May experience small price increases at restaurants and retail stores that rely on minimum wage workers.
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Your voice carries more weight when it comes from the people a policy affects.
A.J. LouderbackTexas State Representative, District 30
House Bill 315 is a Texas law proposal sponsored by Representative Ron Reynolds. It would require employers to pay workers at least $15 per hour, whichever is higher than the federal minimum wage. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2025. This affects millions of Texas workers and their families.