Tex. Labor Code § 62.204: REQUIRED FINDINGS.

At the trial of an action brought under this subchapter, the plaintiff recovers if the jury or the court finds from a preponderance of the evidence that:

(1) the plaintiff is or has been employed by the defendant at any time during the two years preceding the institution of the action;

(2) the original petition filed by or on behalf of the plaintiff is verified; and

(3) the defendant failed to pay the plaintiff the minimum wage under this chapter.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.