Child Labor Laws apply to all employees who are under 18 years of age. Once a person is 18, they are considered an adult.16-year-old children cannot work more than 10 hours consecutive or more than 10 hours in a 24 hours period. Minors ages 16 and 17 may not engage in any occupation deemed hazardous, as defined under the 17 Hazardous Occupations Orders of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Dallas County Administrative Code contains the employment policies and procedures for Dallas County. There is no limit on the number of hours employees 16 years or older may work in any workweek. Yes, youth are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay in Texas. This poster provides some guidelines to the Texas child labor laws, but it is not complete. 16 and 17: May work the same hours as those who are 18 years old. This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounter