Sec. 61.018. DEDUCTION FROM WAGES. An employer may not withhold or divert any part of an employee's wages unless the employer:
(1) is ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction;
(2) is authorized to do so by state or federal law; or
(3) has written authorization from the employee to deduct part of the wages for a lawful purpose.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Protection of Laborers
Subchapter B. Payment of Wages
Section 61.012. Designation of Paydays; Notice
Section 61.013. Payment Other Than on Payday
Section 61.014. Payment After Termination of Employment
Section 61.015. Payment of Commissions and Bonuses
Section 61.016. Form of Payment
Section 61.017. Delivery of Payment
Section 61.018. Deduction From Wages
Section 61.019. Failure to Pay Wages; Criminal Penalty
Section 61.020. Failure to Pay Wages; Attorney General Action