Neither the FLSA nor Texas law requires employers to give breaks during the workday, but if breaks are given, certain rules apply under federal law. In other words, although breaks are not required, employers must pay employees for time they spend working and for shorter breaks during the day.A 30minute meal break must be provided no later than 5 hours into a shift, though it can be waived for workdays 6 hours or less. Workers have a right to at least a 30minute meal break or each 6 hours worked in a calendar day. Under Texas law, there is no requirement for an employer to provide a meal period or break to its employees. A Texas employer may require employees to take lunch breaks of 30 minutes or more. When it comes to meal and rest breaks, Texas law does not require employers to provide adults with breaks during work hours.