Payroll Texas, Unique Aspects of Texas Payroll Law and Practice

There is no personal state income tax in Texas. Which means no withholding of State Income Taxes.

The Texas State Agency charged with enforcing the state wage and hour laws is:

The Texas Workforce Commission
101 East 15th St.
Austin, Texas 78778-0001
512-837-9559
www.twc.state.tx.us/

Except for taxes and student loans there are no garnishments in Texas. No creditor other than the IRS or one of the student loan collection agencies can take money out of your paycheck without your permission.

The agency that collects and pays unemployment benefits is the Texas Workforce Commission.

Its main office is in Austin, Texas. Their address is:

Texas Workforce Commission
101 East 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78778-0001
512-837-9559
www.twc.state.tx.us/

The unemployment rate varies based on your company