Texas law does not require employment contracts. As a "right to work" state, Texas does not put many legal limits on employment relationships.Likewise, an employee can quit without notice for any reason, if they do not have a contract. We are a full-service employment law firm offering everything from single-session reviews of contracts to representation in complex and extensive lawsuits. Find information about laws that protect workers. Learn how to claim unpaid wages or file a complaint for employment or housing discrimination. Reach out to a Houston employment lawyer at 713-574-9044. You can also fill out our online request form to arrange a free phone consultation today. An independent contractor is a person who provides goods or services to another under terms specified in a contract or verbal agreement. There is no requirement that a hiring has a formal agreement in Texas either.