Sec. 61.018. Deduction From Wages.

An employer may not withhold or divert any part of an employee's wages unless the employer:

(1)   is ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(2)   is authorized to do so by state or federal law; or

(3)   has written authorization from the employee to deduct part of the wages for a lawful purpose.

[See also Rule 821.28.]

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.