Texas Family Leave Laws 2026
Last updated: · Source: Texas labor department
Texas · Leave Laws 2026
Federal FMLA
Applies (50+ employees)
State Leave Law
None beyond federal FMLA
State Employer Threshold
Follows federal (50+)
Paid Family Leave
None
Bereavement Leave
No mandatory law
FMLA in Texas: Your Federal Leave Rights
Federal FMLA applies to every qualifying employee in Texas the same way it applies nationwide: up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for employees who've worked 12+ months and at least 1,250 hours for an employer with 50+ employees within 75 miles.
Texas Bereavement Leave: What TX Employers Provide
Texas has no law requiring employers to provide bereavement leave. Most employers offer 3–5 days as a matter of policy, not legal obligation — check your employee handbook for your specific employer's bereavement policy.
Leave Options for Texas Workers
Since Texas has no separate state family leave law, federal FMLA is the primary job-protection entitlement available.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Texas does not have a state paid family leave program. Texas workers rely on federal FMLA for job-protected unpaid leave and any employer-provided PTO, short-term disability, or parental leave policies for pay during leave.
In Texas, maternity leave comes from federal FMLA (12 weeks unpaid, job-protected) if you qualify, plus any employer-provided benefits like short-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, or accrued PTO. Texas has no state maternity leave law.