Most state laws, including those of Texas, do not require employers to observe any holidays or to pay employees if time off for holidays is granted. Private employers aren't required to offer paid or unpaid holiday leave.Every permanent employee accrues vacation leave during the initial six months of city employment. Except for a newly hired third-tier executive and above. Neither Texas or federal law requires employers to offer paid or unpaid vacation time. Dallas employers that have more than 15 employees need to provide an hour of paid sick leave accrual for every 30 hours worked up to 64. Overtime and paid leave for civilian employees. Sec. 34-18. Pay for vacation leave. Sec. 34-19. Eligible employees earn sick leave time at the rate of 3.692 hours per pay period or 96 hours per year. Employees must be in a paid status to earn sick leave.