I live in Texas, work remotely for a company in New Jersey. Do I have to pay income tax in New Jersey.

When hired, I was told there would be no NJ taxes because I did not travel there or work there at all. Because I do not go into the office in New Jersey, I am exempt from paying the state income taxes.

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I live in Texas, work remotely for a company in New Jersey. Do I have to pay income tax in New Jersey.

Yes you do. NJ is one of a handful of states that taxes telecommuters, and has done so for several years. Show your employer these articles, and have therm start withholding NJ taxes.

http://www.koscpa.com/newsletter-article/state-tax-consequences-telecommuting/

https://www.thetaxadviser.com/issues/2010/feb/apractitionersguidetothetaxationoftelecommuting.html

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2009/jun/20091371.html