Can you cite the relevant Texas statute? I don't believe you are correct.
It is very common for confused employers to claim it is illegal, but as eli described this is an oversimplification and is not actually true.
It is very common for confused employers to claim it is illegal, but as eli described this is an oversimplification and is not actually true.
Don't get me wrong, it is a very bad idea to ask these questions. But it is not illegal, strictly speaking.