In this chapter:

(1) “Temporary employee” means an individual hired for a temporary employment service.

(2) “Temporary employment service” means a person who employs individuals for the purpose of assigning those individuals to the clients of the service to support or supplement the client’s workforce in a special work situation, including:

(A) an employee absence;

(B) a temporary skill shortage;

(C) a seasonal workload; or

(D) a special assignment or project.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 574, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.