A child who is 16 or 17 has no restrictions on the number of hours or times of day they may work. If you are 18 years old, you may work at any time in any job.Work certificates are not required for 16 and 17yearolds. Under the FLSA, 16 and 17yearolds may be employed for unlimited hours in any nonagricultural, nonhazardous position. 16 and 17 year olds that are enrolled in school may not work more than 6 consecutive days or 30 hours per week during the school calendar week. Texas' child labor laws apply to all children under the age of 18 working in Texas, whether or not they reside in the state. 16 and 17: May work the same hours as those who are 18 years old. Yes, youth are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay in Texas. A minor aged 14 or 15 years old can work up to 40 hours a week during Spring, Winter, and Summer Break. If not enrolled in summer school, 14 and 15yearolds may work between 7 a.m.