(a) Except for an employer's waiver under Chapter 204 and Section 205.011, an agreement by an individual to waive, release, or commute the individual's right to benefits or any other rights under this subtitle is not valid.
(b) An agreement by an individual employed by an employer to pay all or a portion of a contribution or reimbursement required to be paid by the employer under this subtitle is not valid.
Official text of the Texas Labor Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.