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.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.