(a) An employer who obtains workers' compensation insurance coverage is subject to this chapter.

(b) An employer is subject to this chapter if the employer:

(1) is not required to and does not obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage; and

(2) employs five or more employees not exempt from workers' compensation insurance coverage.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, § 9.54(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, § 9.54(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.