Texas Payroll Guide (2026)

• State income tax on wages: No state wage income tax
• Federal FIT & FICA: Still apply for most employees
• Pay stub generator: Preselect TX on Pay-Stubs.net

This guide summarizes common Texas payroll topics employers and employees ask about: state income tax (if any), how stubs typically look, and where to verify official rules. Tax year context: 2026. Last reviewed: July 29, 2026.

Educational content only — not legal or tax advice. Confirm current rates and wage-statement rules with the agencies linked below.

Texas does not levy a state personal income tax on wages. Pay stubs for Texas workers still usually show federal income tax and FICA. Local rules can still matter in some situations — verify if your city or industry has separate requirements.

Regardless of state income tax, most employees still have federal income-tax withholding (Form W-4 / Publication 15-T methods) and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) deducted. See our FICA guide and federal withholding guide.

Texas employers should follow applicable wage-statement and payday rules from the state labor agency. Employees should expect clear gross pay, deductions, and net pay each period. Requirements for electronic delivery vary — check the labor department resources linked in Sources.

Texas has no state wage income tax. Employers still follow Texas payday and wage-payment rules and federal tax withholding. Franchise or other business taxes are separate from employee wage stubs.

Use the Texas pay stub generator to preselect TX, load state fields where applicable, and preview federal and state amounts before download.

• IRS Publication 15
• IRS Publication 15-T
• Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
• Texas Workforce Commission

Educational only — not tax or legal advice. Verify current rules on the agency sites above. Editorial standards · Methodology