Section 2402.114 - Drivers As Independent Contractors 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.Tex. Occ. Code § 2402.114
Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 231,Sec. 1, eff. 5/29/2017.