(a) An action to recover a liability under this subchapter may be brought by an employee for that employee and other similarly affected employees.
(b) An employee may not be a plaintiff to an action brought under this subchapter unless:
(1) the employee consents in writing; and
(2) the consent is filed in the court in which the action is brought.

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Terms Used In Texas Labor Code 62.203

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.