Texas Workers’ Compensation Overview
The opt-out sentence was not reconfirmed.
The rule
The August 2025 article said Texas does not mandate workers' compensation for most employers. This review did not open the Division of Workers' Compensation page, so the sentence is left as it was.
Wording left as it was
This review could not confirm the next point from an official source, so it is unchanged:
Texas does not mandate WC for most employers.
What employers must do
Do not assume a client site is covered, and do not assume it is not. Ask the carrier question before an assignment starts. A workplace injury can still raise OSHA duties. Those duties are in the OSHA article.
Effective dates
No January 1, 2027 change was confirmed.
What this means for BOSS partners and associates
BOSS is often the employer of record for the associate. Wage, break, leave, posting, and tax rules usually follow the state where the associate works. Tell BOSS that state before the assignment starts. Associates should record every hour worked on the timesheet. Do not promise a pay practice, a leave bank, or a posting the statute does not require.
Questions? Contact BOSS Support at support@backofficenow.com.
Sources
This article is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check with BOSS Support or your own counsel for your situation.