Hotel Living Wage: Dallas vs Irving
How do hotel living wage rules compare between Dallas, TX and Irving, TX?
Dallas, TX
Dallas County
Texas Labor Code Section 62.0515 preempts city minimum-wage ordinances. Dallas has never enacted a hotel-specific living wage, and HB 4 (2023) closes the door on industry wage floors, leaving the federal $7.25 floor in place.
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Dallas County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dallas | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas hotel wage rule | None enacted | - |
| Texas preemption | Labor Code Sec. 62.0515 | - |
| Federal floor | $7.25 FLSA | - |
| Tipped cash wage | $2.13 plus tips to $7.25 | - |
| City worker policy | Higher wage for direct staff only | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dallas FAQ
Do Dallas hotels have to pay a living wage?
No. Texas Labor Code Section 62.0515 preempts city minimum-wage ordinances, and Dallas has not adopted a hotel-specific wage floor. Hotels must meet only the federal FLSA $7.25 minimum and tipped-wage rules.
Could Dallas pass a hotel living-wage ordinance?
No. Texas Labor Code Chapter 62 and HB 4 (2023) bar cities from enacting industry or general minimum wages above the state floor. Only the Texas legislature can authorize a higher Dallas wage rule.
Irving FAQ
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