Wage Determination TX20260033 Multiple Texas Counties (Heavy).pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (Decision Number TX20260033, effective 05/18/2026) establishing prevailing wage rates for federal construction contracts in Texas.

The decision applies to heavy construction projects along the Texas Gulf Coast Area, including all public channels, harbors, rivers, tributaries, and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways. It covers 254 Texas counties spanning from Anderson to Zapata. The wage determination specifies hourly rates for approximately 30 craft classifications, with all rates set at $16.85 per hour and zero fringe benefits. Classifications include welder, truck driver, third assistant engineer, dredge tender operator, oiler, mess person, leverman, cabin person, first cook, fireman, deckhand operator, and derrick operator, among others. The document notes this decision was published on 01/02/2026 with modification number 0, and was subsequently modified on 05/18/2026 (modification number 1).

The document includes guidance on prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, Executive Order 13658 minimum wage provisions ($13.65 per hour or applicable higher rates), paid sick leave requirements, and wage determination appeals procedures. Requests for wage determination appeals on survey-related matters should be directed to the Wage and Hour Division's Branch of Wage Surveys, while conformance decisions should be directed to the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations, with contact information and mail addresses provided.