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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code - CIV PRAC & REM § 127A.001. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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(1) “Temporary placement service” means an entity or other person that employs individuals or contracts with another entity or person to refer or assign personnel to the placement service's clients to support or supplement the clients' workforce in a special work situation, including:

(A) an employee absence;

(B) a temporary skill shortage;

(C) a seasonal or cyclical workload;

(D) work requiring uniquely skilled personnel;  or

(E) a special assignment or project.

(2) “Temporary subcontractor” means an independent contractor who, in connection with performing well or mine services:

(A) is referred to or placed by a temporary placement service with the placement service's client;  or

(B) has entered into an agreement with a temporary placement service to provide those services to the placement service's client.

(3) “Well or mine service” has the meaning assigned by Section 127.001.

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