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Texas Jury Duty Guide (2026)

What Texas pays for jury service, whether your employer has to keep paying you, and the exemptions and job protections the law gives you.

Updated for 2026 Last verified: Jun 10, 2026
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Jury pay & compensation

Daily jury pay
No — t less than $20 for the first day and not less than $58 for each day after, with the county setting the exact amount in that range (Tex. Gov't Code 61.001)
Transportation & parking
No — separate mileage - the daily amounts are defined by statute as reimbursement for travel and other expenses.
Overnight / special circumstances
No — statutory subsistence allowance. Sequestered jurors are provided for by the court.

Employer requirements

Employer required to pay
No — employers are not required to pay wages during jury service
Job protection law
Yes — Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 122.001 protects a juror's right to reemployment and bars termination for jury service
Exemptions
Exemptions on request include people over 70, the legal custodian of a child under 12, students, the primary caretaker of an invalid, and others (Tex. Gov't Code 62.106)

Additional information

Court applicability
Applies to District and County Courts (and municipal courts at the city's option).
Common questions

Texas jury duty FAQ

How much does Texas pay for jury duty?
Not less than $20 for the first day and not less than $58 for each day after, with the county setting the exact amount in that range (Tex. Gov't Code 61.001). No separate mileage - the daily amounts are defined by statute as reimbursement for travel and other expenses.
Do employers in Texas have to pay employees during jury duty?
No - employers are not required to pay wages during jury service
What job protections exist for jurors in Texas?
Yes - Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 122.001 protects a juror's right to reemployment and bars termination for jury service
Who can be exempt from jury duty in Texas?
Exemptions on request include people over 70, the legal custodian of a child under 12, students, the primary caretaker of an invalid, and others (Tex. Gov't Code 62.106)
Where can I find the official Texas jury duty information?
You can find official information about jury duty in Texas on the official court website or by reviewing the relevant statutes, both linked on this page.