Wondering about the legal procedures of terminating an employee in Texas? Contact The Galo Law Firm, experienced San Antonio labor law attorneys.In need of a San Antonio employment contract lawyer? Under the Texas Education Code, contract employees are required to resign no later than 45 days before the first day of instruction for the school year. Texas is an atwill employment state, meaning atwill employees may be terminated at any time for any reason, as long as it is not an illegal reason. An employee is generally required to give two weeks notice to quit his job. An employer cannot force an employee to work. Since 1888, Texas has been an at-will employment state. However, they are still entitled to receive notice if they suffer an employment loss. Accrued Personal Leave hours of less than one hour will not be paid out and must be used or forfeited.