Several states around the nation in the last few years raised their minimum wages, and now legislators are debating the issue for Texas. Hearings in Austin on Monday centered around 3 possible bills, with many advocates out in force. Citing the current federal minimum of $7.25 per hour as a poverty wage in Texas some are calling for a raise to just above $10, or even $15 per hour. But others in the business economy warn of job loses with a raise.
(Video: KVUE – Austin)
- Texas lawmakers spar over raising state’s minimum wage (Austin Statesman)
- House Democrats try again for a minimum wage hike (Texas Tribune)
- Bills to raise minimum wage find few fans on House committee (Houston Chronicle)
- Raising Texas’ minimum wage up for debate (KXAN Austin)
