Texas law does not currently require that jury duty leave be paid, except for those who are salaried exempt employees (see below). Under Texas law, you cannot receive benefits while you are receiving certain types of severance pay.However, you will not be paid if you appear and are excused. You can withdraw your request for a jury trial if you change your mind. However, the other parties must agree. I have a job with benefits. I understand that there are employers out there that provide paid time off during jury duty. Required Notice of Summons; Qualification for Pay During Jury Service. Employees should notify their supervisor upon receiving a jury summons. An employee may not withdraw sick leave time from the pool in an amount that exceeds the lesser of one- third of the total time in the pool or 90 days. TEX.