(a) A contract between a principal and a sales representative under which the sales representative is to solicit wholesale orders within this state must:

1. (1) be in writing or in a computer-based medium; and
2. (2) state the method by which the sales representative's commission is to be computed and paid.

(c) A provision in the contract establishing venue for an action arising under the contract in a state other than this state is void.

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.