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Texas Labor Code - LAB § 406.141. Definitions

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

In this subchapter:

(1) “Hiring contractor” means a general contractor or subcontractor who, in the course of regular business, subcontracts all or part of the work to be performed to other persons.

(2) “Independent contractor” means a person who contracts to perform work or provide a service for the benefit of another and who:

(A) is paid by the job and not by the hour or some other time-measured basis;

(B) is free to hire as many helpers as desired and may determine the pay of each helper;  and

(C) is free to, while under contract to the hiring contractor, work for other contractors or is free to send helpers to work for other contractors.

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