Deduction From Wages

Tex. Labor Code § 61.018, under Payment of Wages.

Tex. Labor Code § 61.018

Sec. 61.018. DEDUCTION FROM WAGES. An employer may not withhold or divert any part of an employee's wages unless the employer: (1) is ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction; (2) is authorized to do so by state or federal law; or (3) has written authorization from the employee to deduct part of the wages for a lawful purpose. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.