Employer of Record · Texas

Employer of Record
Services in Texas

Revelation Workforce Solutions provides Employer of Record services across Texas from our Houston area office in Cypress. We handle payroll, tax compliance, workers' compensation, benefits, HR, and specialty insurance for construction, marine, energy, and industrial employers, so you can hire in Texas in days instead of weeks. Weekly payroll. Zero setup fees. Zero termination fees.

What is a Texas EOR Workers' Comp Payroll & Taxes Industries Houston Office How It Works FAQ
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Quick Answer

What Is an Employer of
Record in Texas?

An Employer of Record in Texas is a company that becomes the legal employer of your Texas workforce on paper while you keep day to day control of the work. Revelation handles Texas payroll, federal tax withholding, Texas Workforce Commission unemployment tax, workers' compensation coverage, benefits, onboarding, and HR compliance, which helps centralize your employment administration and reduces your exposure.

That means an out of state contractor can put crews to work in Houston, Beaumont, or Corpus Christi without registering a Texas entity, opening state tax accounts, or sourcing coverage for high risk work. Learn more about our core Employer of Record services.

why Texas is different

Texas is the only state where most private employers are not required to carry workers' compensation insurance. Opting out sounds like savings until an injury lawsuit arrives with no liability caps and no common law defenses. Through Revelation, your Texas workers are employed under our workers' compensation program from day one, plus the USL&H, MEL, and $5M umbrella coverage that Gulf Coast work demands.

Texas Workers' Compensation

The Nonsubscriber Trap,
and How to Avoid It

Texas allows most private employers to opt out of workers' compensation. Employers who opt out are called nonsubscribers, and they give up the legal protections that come with coverage. A nonsubscriber can be sued directly by an injured employee for negligence, cannot rely on traditional common law defenses, and faces no cap on damages. In industrial work, one serious injury can put the whole company at risk.

When Revelation is the Employer of Record, your Texas workers are covered under our workers' compensation program with the correct class codes for your trade, backed by 30 years of carrier relationships. See our full risk, safety, and insurance services.

Workers' Compensation Coverage
Full coverage with industry correct class codes for construction, marine, energy, and industrial trades across Texas. No nonsubscriber exposure.
USL&H for Ports and Shipyards
Federally required for workers on docks, terminals, and shipyards along the Houston Ship Channel, Galveston, Corpus Christi, and the Texas Gulf Coast.
MEL for Offshore and Marine
Maritime Employers Liability for crews on vessels, barges, and offshore platforms working out of Texas ports.
$5M Umbrella Policy
Many Texas plants, refineries, and general contractors require $5M+ umbrella coverage as a vendor prerequisite. Revelation already carries it.
Texas Payroll & Taxes

Payroll Built for
Texas Rules

Texas has no state income tax, which simplifies employee withholding but does not eliminate employer obligations. Employers in Texas still handle federal income tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare, federal unemployment tax, and Texas state unemployment tax administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. Rates, wage bases, and filing deadlines all still apply.

Revelation runs weekly payroll for every Texas employee with direct deposit, correct multi state withholding for traveling crews, certified payroll where projects require it, and year end W2 preparation. In 30+ years we have never missed a payroll. Explore our payroll and tax services.

What We Handle in Texas
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Weekly Payroll Processing
Direct deposit every week for hourly, salaried, and per diem Texas workers
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Federal Tax Withholding & Remittance
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and federal unemployment handled and filed
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Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment
State unemployment tax accounts, quarterly filings, and claims management
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New Hire Reporting & I-9 Compliance
Texas new hire reporting, E-Verify processing, and digital onboarding before day one
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Certified Payroll & Reporting
Certified payroll for public and industrial projects that require it, plus year end W2s

"Texas rewards companies that move fast. Our job is to make sure the paperwork, the payroll, and the coverage are never the reason a crew is not on site."

Clarissa Hamilton, President
Texas Industries We Serve

Built for the Texas
Gulf Coast Corridor

From the Houston Ship Channel to the Beaumont and Port Arthur refinery corridor to the LNG buildout around Corpus Christi, Texas industrial work demands coverage and compliance most providers cannot deliver. Revelation supports 19 industries across the state, including statewide construction and manufacturing far beyond the coast.

Marine & Shipyards
Ship Channel terminals, Galveston and Gulf Coast shipyards, tug and barge operations. USL&H and MEL coverage included.
Petrochemical & Refinery
Turnarounds and maintenance across the Houston, Beaumont, and Port Arthur plant corridor. High risk class codes handled correctly.
Energy & LNG
Oil and gas, LNG construction near Corpus Christi, power generation, and renewables across Texas.
Construction
Commercial and industrial construction in Houston, Dallas Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. Multi state crews welcome.
Fabrication & Manufacturing
Fab shops, welding, and production facilities statewide. Skilled trades through senior engineering.
Staffing Company Partners
Texas staffing firms use Revelation as their back office EOR through Done With You and Done For You partnership models.
On the Ground in Texas

Our Houston Area
Office

Revelation is not a remote platform reselling Texas coverage from a distance. Our Houston area office in Cypress puts our team close to the Ship Channel, the Energy Corridor, and the contractors who build Texas. Local presence, backed by our Mobile, Alabama headquarters and Pascagoula, Mississippi office covering the full Gulf Coast.

We serve employers in Greater Houston, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Corpus Christi, Dallas Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and every corner of Texas.

Houston Office
16712 Huffmeister Road, Building 400B
Cypress, Texas 77429
 
Call our team
Getting Started in Texas

How It Works

A relationship driven onboarding process. Most Texas clients go from first call to first payroll in days, not weeks.

THE PROCESS
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Discovery &
Intake
Your Texas locations, trades, and coverage needs
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Custom
Agreement
Tailored markup, no setup or termination fees
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03
Team
Onboarding
Meet your payroll, HR, benefits, and accounting contacts
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Employee
Onboarding
Digital I-9, tax forms, and benefits before day one
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Ongoing
Management
Weekly payroll, HR, and risk for the full lifecycle
Texas EOR Questions

Frequently Asked

Everything Texas employers ask before partnering with Revelation.

Is workers' compensation required in Texas?

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No. Texas is the only state where most private employers can choose not to carry workers' compensation insurance. Employers who opt out are called nonsubscribers, and they lose important legal protections: injured employees can sue them directly for negligence with no cap on damages. When Revelation is your Employer of Record, your Texas workers are covered under our workers' compensation program, which removes the nonsubscriber exposure entirely.

What does an Employer of Record do in Texas?

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A Texas Employer of Record becomes the legal employer of your workforce on paper while you direct the daily work. Revelation handles weekly payroll, federal tax withholding, Texas Workforce Commission unemployment tax, workers' compensation, benefits, onboarding, and HR compliance for your Texas employees, so you can hire in the state without setting up a legal entity or state tax accounts.

Does Texas have state income tax withholding?

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No. Texas has no state income tax, so there is no state income tax withholding for Texas employees. Employers still handle federal income tax withholding, Social Security and Medicare, federal unemployment tax, and Texas state unemployment tax through the Texas Workforce Commission. Revelation manages all of these obligations as part of our EOR service.

How fast can workers be onboarded in Houston?

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Same day placement is possible in many cases. Revelation's fully digital onboarding lets a Houston worker complete I-9 verification, tax forms, direct deposit, benefits enrollment, and safety acknowledgments from a phone before ever stepping on site. When background checks or site specific screenings are required, onboarding typically completes within days.

Do you cover shipyard and offshore workers in Texas?

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Yes. Revelation carries USL&H coverage, which is federally required for workers on docks, terminals, and shipyards, plus Maritime Employers Liability for crews on vessels and offshore platforms. This coverage supports work along the Houston Ship Channel, Galveston, Corpus Christi, and the entire Texas Gulf Coast, and it is the coverage most EOR providers cannot offer.

How much does an Employer of Record cost in Texas?

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Revelation uses transparent markup based pricing tailored to your industry, employee types, workers' compensation class codes, and volume. There are no setup fees and no termination fees, and payroll runs weekly. Because pricing depends on your specific trades and coverage needs, the fastest way to get an accurate number is a short discovery call with our team.

Can an out of state company hire in Texas through Revelation?

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Yes. That is one of the most common reasons companies use our Texas EOR service. Because Revelation is the legal employer, an out of state contractor or staffing firm can put employees to work in Texas without registering a Texas entity, opening Texas Workforce Commission accounts, or sourcing separate insurance. Revelation also covers all 50 states, so crews that travel between Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida stay compliant everywhere they work.

Ready to Hire in Texas?

Talk to our Houston area team about payroll, workers' compensation, and specialty coverage for your Texas workforce. No setup fees. No termination fees. Weekly payroll from day one.

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