Relating to the minimum wage.

HB 3447 sets Texas' minimum wage at $18 per hour, effective September 1, 2025, directly affecting most employers and workers covered by state wage laws. Until October 1, 2026, employers must pay the higher of $18 per hour or the federal minimum wage plus 25 cents. Starting October 1, 2026, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually for inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), rounded to the nearest cent. The bill repeals a prior Labor Code section and applies to most wage-earning employees in Texas, excluding specific categories referenced in Section 62.057.