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Texas Employment Contract Template

Create a Texas employment contract online. The Standard contract covers the position and duties, salary and overtime classification, benefits, paid leave, Form I-9, confidentiality, intellectual property, at-will or notice-based termination, and Texas final pay rules.

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Texas rules built into this template

  • Final pay: Final wages are due within six calendar days after the employer ends employment, and by the next regular payday if the employee quits (Tex. Lab. Code § 61.014).
  • Paid leave: Texas has no statewide paid sick leave law for private employers; some cities have their own rules.

What the Employment Contract includes

  1. Position and Duties
  2. Start Date and Introductory Period
  3. Compensation
  4. Benefits
  5. Paid Leave
  6. Work Authorization
  7. Confidentiality
  8. Intellectual Property
  9. Termination
  10. Final Pay and Return of Property
  11. General Provisions
  12. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

When is a final paycheck due in Texas?
Final wages are due within six calendar days after the employer ends employment, and by the next regular payday if the employee quits (Tex. Lab. Code § 61.014).
Is employment at will in Texas?
Yes, Texas employment is generally at will unless a contract says otherwise. The Standard contract lets you choose at-will employment or a notice period for termination.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Employment Contract?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Employment Contract for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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