Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) An employer is exempt from this chapter with respect to employment of a person in dairy farming.
(b) Sections 62.051-62.054 do not apply to an agricultural employer with respect to an employee engaged in the production of livestock.
(c) In this section, “production of livestock” includes:
(1) any livestock operation, without regard to size or type of location, in which the land produces forage or feedstuffs, including naturally or artificially revegetated forage or feedstuffs;
(2) breeding, feeding, watering, containing, maintaining, and caring for livestock;
(3) production of livestock in feedlots; and
(4) all other activities necessary or useful to the raising of livestock.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Labor Code - LAB § 62.160. Agricultural Exemptions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/labor-code/lab-sect-62-160/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)