Workers have a right to at least a 30minute meal break or each 6 hours worked in a calendar 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.Texas doesn't require rest breaks. Breaks are left to the discretion of employers. Does your state require employers give workers lunch breaks? Find out the regulations on lunch break laws and rest periods here. An additional 30minute unpaid meal break when working more than 12 hours in a day. A paid 10-minute rest period for every four hours worked. How Many Breaks in a 12-Hour Shift in Texas? Short rest breaks (often 20 minutes or less) must not be deducted from an employee's daily pay.