Texas law does not require employment contracts. As a "right to work" state, Texas does not put many legal limits on employment relationships.For this reason, a Texas business should never try to create a signed employment contract for its employees without having a lawyer review it! Find information about laws that protect workers. Learn how to claim unpaid wages or file a complaint for employment or housing discrimination. Texas is a right to work state, meaning employment may not be conditioned or denied on the basis of membership or nonmembership in a union. Texas recognizes oral employment agreements. However, under the Statute of Frauds, an employment agreement can be void if it cannot be completed within a year. Employment at will is the rule in Texas. These Texas labor laws cover a wide spectrum, from the minimum wage you earn to the overtime you're entitled to and the safeguards against discrimination.