The current minimum wage in Texas, standing at $7.25 per hour, is simply not sufficient to provide a livable income for many hardworking Texans. Every day is a struggle to make ends meet, with the cost of living steadily increasing while wages remain stagnant. This gap continues to widen, pushing many low-income workers into difficult financial situations where affording basic necessities like rent, food, and healthcare becomes a daunting task.

Texas has one of the highest rates of poverty in the United States, and maintaining a $7.25 minimum wage only perpetuates this issue. According to a 2021 study by United Way, over 50% of Texas families do not earn enough to cover basic household expenses. This highlights the urgent need for change. A modest increase to $8.75 per hour can make a significant difference in the lives of many, enabling them to better support themselves and their families, and stimulate the local economy in turn.

There are over 3.1 million workers in Texas earning minimum wage, who struggle daily to afford essential expenses. Inflation and living costs are continuously rising, yet Texas remains one of the 21 states stuck at the federal minimum wage level. It’s time for Texas to take a step forward and ensure that all workers earn a fair, livable wage. By increasing the minimum wage to $8.75 per hour, we can help secure financial stability for many Texans, enhance their quality of life, and reduce reliance on state welfare programs. This simple adjustment benefits everyone.

Let's come together to urge the Texas Legislature to prioritize this critical issue and enact a change that truly reflects the needs of its citizens. Support this call for a fair wage by signing this petition and showing your solidarity with millions of hardworking Texans. Your signature is needed to make this change possible.

Who does this specifically affect? Raising the minimum wage would benefit low-income workers, who are marginalized by poverty. Based on statistics the groups that are most affected due to being minimum wage earners are women, people of color, immigrants, and single parents. Raising minimum wage would benefit and help these groups.