Tex. Lab. Code § 406.002 : LABOR CODE — WORKERS' COMPENSATION — TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT — WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE — COVERAGE ELECTION; SECURITY PROCEDURES — Coverage Generally Elective TEXT PDF (a) Except for public employers and as otherwise provided by law, an employer may elect to obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage. (b) An employer who elects to obtain coverage is subject to this subtitle. Tex. Lab. Code § 406.002 Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.