Do California's daily and weekly overtime stack?

No, hours are not counted twice; you get the higher rate that applies.

Does Texas have state overtime law?

No separate one; the federal FLSA applies.

Are there exceptions for alternative workweeks?

Yes, California allows approved alternative schedules like four 10-hour days.

California vs Texas Overtime Rules

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Texas follows federal FLSA rules: time and a half only after 40 hours in a workweek, with no daily overtime. California is stricter: time and a half after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week, and double time after 12 hours in a day. On the seventh consecutive workday, the first 8 hours are time and a half and anything over 8 is double time. Other states, such as Alaska, Colorado and Nevada, have their own rules too.

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Overtime pay

Estimate before taxes. Your state law, union contract or employer may set other rules.

Step by step

Check your state's rule: weekly only, or daily too.
Split the hours into rows: 1.5× hours and 2× hours.
Enter each row above with its premium.

At a glance

Schedule	California	Texas
10 h on one day, 40 h week	2 h at 1.5×	No overtime
13 h on one day	4 h at 1.5× + 1 h at 2×	Only weekly hours over 40
45 h week, 9 h days	5 h at 1.5×	5 h at 1.5×

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