Texas Employment Attorneys
At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Texas employment attorneys who handle TCHRA discrimination, Sabine Pilot wrongful-termination, wage, and non-compete claims for workers across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth, and El Paso. Whether you're facing an energy-sector termination, a healthcare retaliation, or a non-compete dispute, we'll match you with the right attorney — at no cost.
Why Do You Need a Employment Attorney in Texas?
Texas Labor Code Chapter 21, the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA, Tex. Lab. Code Ch. 21), prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, disability, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, and age (40+) at employers with 15+ employees. The 2021 amendments significantly broadened protections for sexual harassment (1+ employee, 300-day deadline). Sexual orientation and gender identity are not statutorily protected at state level but covered federally under Title VII per Bostock. Charges are filed with the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division (TWC) within 180 days for most discrimination claims, extended to 300 days for sexual harassment claims by SB 45 (2021). Texas is at-will with a narrow Sabine Pilot public-policy exception (only refusal to commit illegal acts). Non-competes are enforceable under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50 if ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and reasonable in time, geography, and scope. Texas minimum wage tracks federal $7.25/hour. Texas has no state paid sick or family leave.
When Do You Need a Employment Attorney in Texas?
Our network includes Texas employment attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:
Types of Employment Cases in Texas
From the moment you connect with a Texas employment attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:
Common Texas Employment Mistakes
Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:
How Much Do Texas Employment Attorneys Cost?
Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.
Texas employment attorneys work on contingency or hybrid arrangements — typically 33%–40% of recovery. TCHRA, Texas Payday Law, and federal employment statutes shift attorney fees to the employer when the worker prevails.
What Can Your Texas Employment Compensation Include?
DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.
