"Death Star" law preempting local labor and wage ordinances
Enacted5/10
⚖ upheld on appeal (3rd Court of Appeals, Jul 18, 2025)
Texas · Texas HB 2127 · Jun 14, 2023
Impact 5/10
Bars Texas cities and counties from enacting local labor standards, including minimum wage, paid sick leave, and scheduling rules, beyond state law.
Work & wagesEconomy & tradeWorking-age adultsLow-incomeParents / caregivers
Sources
✓ Verified against primary sources 2026-08-16