Sec. 61.018.  DEDUCTION FROM WAGES.  An employer may not withhold or divert any part of an employee's wages unless the employer:
(1)  is ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction;
(2)  is authorized to do so by state or federal law;  or
(3)  has written authorization from the employee to deduct part of the wages for a lawful purpose.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.