COST OF MEALS OR LODGING.

Tex. LABOR Code § 62.053.
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In computing the wage paid to an employee, an employer may include the reasonable cost to the employer of furnishing meals, lodging, or both to the employee if: (1) meals or lodging customarily are furnished by the employer to employees; and (2) the cost of the meals and lodging are separately stated and identified in the earnings statement furnished to the employee under Section 62.003 . Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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