Texas Wage Statement Rules
Texas Pay Stub Generator
Texas requires a written earnings statement every pay period, and — unlike many states — explicitly allows employers to deliver it digitally as long as employees can print a copy on request.
Pay stub requirements in Texas
Under the Texas Payday Law, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, employers must give every employee a written earnings statement each pay period covering hours worked, deductions, net wages, and both the employee's and employer's names (plus the employer's address).
Texas is explicitly an 'access/print' state: employers may deliver pay stubs digitally through a portal or email instead of on paper, as long as the employee can print a copy if they ask for one.
Texas doesn't set a fixed statutory penalty per missing pay stub the way California or New York do — instead, an employee who isn't getting proper wage documentation typically raises it through a TWC wage claim, which must be filed within 180 days of the payday in question.
Reference: Texas Payday Law (Texas Workforce Commission). This is general educational information, not legal or payroll-compliance advice — confirm current Texas requirements before relying on this for payroll.
What must be on a Texas pay stub
- Total hours and days worked during the pay period
- Any deductions
- Net wage paid
- The employee's full name
- The employer's full name and address
Penalty for non-compliance: Enforced through the Texas Workforce Commission's wage claim process rather than a fixed per-violation dollar penalty; employees can file a wage claim within 180 days of the missed payday
How to create your Texas pay stub
- 1. Open the iRunDocs pay stub generator with Texas pre-selected.
- 2. Enter company, employee, and pay period details — taxes and deductions calculate automatically.
- 3. Choose from 6 professional templates and preview the result live.
- 4. Download your finished PDF pay stub, ready to use.
Frequently asked questions
Are employers required to provide pay stubs in Texas?
Yes. The Texas Payday Law requires a written earnings statement each pay period showing hours worked, deductions, net wages, and both parties' names/address.
Can a Texas employer provide pay stubs only digitally?
Yes — Texas is an access/print state, meaning digital-only delivery (portal or email) is fine as long as the employee can print a copy if requested.
What do I do if my Texas employer won't give me a pay stub?
You can file a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission within 180 days of the payday in question; attach your most recent pay stub or check if you have one.
Pay stub requirements in other states
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