Tex. Occ. Code § 2402.114 · Subchapter C. OPERATION OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES
DRIVERS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
A driver who is authorized to log in to a transportation network company's digital network is considered an independent contractor for all purposes, and not an employee of the company in any manner, if:
(1) the company does not:
(A) prescribe the specific hours during which the driver is required to be logged in to the company's digital network;
(B) impose restrictions on the driver's ability to use other transportation network companies' digital networks;
(C) limit the territory within which the driver may provide digitally prearranged rides; or
(D) restrict the driver from engaging in another occupation or business; and
(2) the company and the driver agree in writing that the driver is an independent contractor.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 231 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2017.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2402.htm
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