Texas Labor Code - LAB § 201.077. Service by Landman

(1) the compensation paid to the landman directly relates only to the performance of the service;  and

(2) the service performed by the landman is performed under a written contract between the landman and the person for whom the service is performed that provides that the landman is to be treated as an independent contractor and not as an employee with respect to the service provided under the contract.