POLL: Texas lawmakers want to raise the $7.25 minimum wage. Where do you stand?
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POLL: Texas lawmakers want to raise the $7.25 minimum wage. Where do you stand? by Christopher Hoffman Thu, November 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM SBG San Antonio Comment on this story 1 Comment Share story Share topics: Texas Minimum wage House Bill 132 Armando Walle Labor code Wage increase Sept. 1, 2027 Federal minimum Texas lawmaker proposes raising minimum wage to $15 an hour AUSTIN, Texas — Texas workers earning minimum wage could see their hourly pay more than double under a proposed bill that would raise the state's minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour. House Bill 132, introduced by state Rep. Armando Walle, would require employers to pay workers at least $15 an hour or the federal minimum wage, whichever is higher. The proposal would increase the current minimum wage by $7.75 an hour, giving someone working 40 hours a week an additional $310 before taxes. That translates to roughly $16,120 more annually for a full-time employee. Texas currently follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, which has remained unchanged since July 2009, when it increased from $6.55. Under the proposed legislation, the new $15 hourly minimum would take effect Sept. 1, 2027, if approved by state lawmakers and signed into law. The bill would also repeal a section of the Texas Labor Code dealing with the state's minimum wage requirements. For now, the proposal is just that — a proposal. It must make its way through the Texas Legislature before any changes could take effect. CLICK HERE to read House Bill 132. Trending Mobile dog groomer, puppy found dead in van on Far Northwest Side Mobile dog groomer, puppy found dead in van on Far Northwest Side GLP-1 weight loss drugs can cause blindness GLP-1 weight loss drugs can cause blindness Elderly man killed in violent T-bone crash on Far North Side Elderly man killed in violent T-bone crash on Far North Side Family of five killed after SUV leaves wet I-10 overpass in Seguin, parents identified Rain-slicked IH-10 in Seguin turned deadly when a Chevrolet Tahoe left an overpass near FM 725, killing a Porter family of five, including three children. FM 725 was shut for hours as police investigate. New York City collapse: 2 dead, over 10 injured including 7 children; situation 'unstable' New York City collapse: 2 dead, over 10 injured including 7 children; situation 'unstable' NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 3 Death penalty decision delayed for mother accused of killing two children in burning SUV 4 San Antonio boy goes viral for singing 'God Bless America' to a bald eagle 14 Mobile dog groomer, puppy found dead in van on Far Northwest Side 11 Wembanyama, Harper power Spurs past Bulls 124-119 for 10th straight win