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. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations, sick leave or federal or other holidays.This article explores the leave laws in Texas, including the various categories of leave available to employees. Texas Government Code, shall award eight hours of paid leave to an employee who submits a properly completed Wellness Leave Request. Employers do not have to offer any length of vacation time. If your employer establishes a vacation policy then it must adhere to it under the Texas Labor Code. Under the FLSA, private sector employers are not required to provide paid holidays or premium pay for working on holidays. Exempt - You qualify for exempt status because of the job duties you perform and you will not be paid overtime irrespective of hours worked. Texas doesn't require private employers to offer paid vacation, but they must follow their own employment contracts if they do. Employers are not required to provide leave or additional pay for employees working on any holiday.