(a) This chapter does not exempt a client of a license holder, or any covered employee, from any other license requirements imposed under local, state, or federal law.

(b) A covered employee who is licensed, registered, or certified under law is considered to be an employee of the client for the purpose of that license, registration, or certification.

(c) A license holder is not engaged in the unauthorized practice of an occupation, trade, or profession that is licensed, certified, or otherwise regulated by a governmental entity solely by entering into a professional employer services agreement with a client and covered employees.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, § 9.20(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1379, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., ch. 117 (S.B. 1286), § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2013.