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Minors must be at least 14 years of age to obtain a work permit. Work permits can be deemed by the school superintendent. A new work permit must be issued each time the minor changes employment. Within 3 days of termination of employment the work permit shall be returned to the issuing authority.

For Minors Ages 16 and 17: Work is prohibited during these hours: 11 p.m. before school day to 7 a.m. on school day (6 a.m. if not employed after 8 p.m. previous night) if required to attend school. 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. in door-to-door sales.

In general, the minimum age to work in Texas is 14, except for some agriculture and entertainment occupations and where the parent is the employer of the minor in a non-hazardous occupation.

Before employment begins, employers are responsible for having 14- and 15-year-old minors obtain an Employment Certificate of Age and Schooling (Form 601 aka work permit) from their school's issuing officer. Minors 16 years of age and older are not required under state law to get a work permit.

For Minors Under 16: 8 hours of work per day, 40 per week, 6 days out of the week are permitted when school is off. During a school week, 3 hours of work are permitted per day and up to 18 hours per week. There is an 8-hour maximum on non-school days.

To apply: fill out the application form available from the TWC's Labor Law Section (in Texas, call 800-832-9243; outside Texas, call 512-475-2670); attach a recent, 1½ inch x 1½ inch photo of the child; include proof of age, such as a copy of the child's birth certificate; and.

All Oklahoma students who are 14 and 15 years of age must obtain a work permit (also known as employment certificate) before getting a job or participating in work-based learning.