Wage Determination.pdf

This is a Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination document published on January 2, 2026, establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy construction projects in Texas.

The wage determination (General Decision TX20260090, Modification 0) applies to 17 counties in Texas: Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Crockett, Dawson, Edwards, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Loving, Martin, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Sutton, Terrell, Upton, Val Verde, and Winkler. The determination supersedes previous General Decision TX20250090 and specifies prevailing wage rates for heavy construction type work under solicitation SUTX2009-123 (effective 04/21/2009). Hourly wage rates include: Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher ($13.00), Laborer—Common or General ($9.00), Laborer—Pipelayer ($10.65), Operator—Backhoe/Trackhoe ($14.00), Operator—Bulldozer ($14.25), Operator—Loader Front End ($11.52), and Truck Driver ($10.80). Welders receive rates prescribed for their applicable craft operation. The document explains rate identifiers (Union, Union Average, Survey-based, and State Adopted rates) and their effective dates. Executive Order 13706 requires paid sick leave of one hour per 30 hours worked (up to 56 hours annually) for covered federal contractors. Executive Order 13658 establishes a $17.00 minimum wage for certain contracts renewed or extended after January 30, 2022. Appeals of wage determinations follow a three-step process involving initial decisions, requests for reconsideration to the Wage and Hour Administrator, and final appeals to the Administrative Review Board.