An action under this subchapter must be filed:

1. (1) in the county of the claimant's residence; or

2. (2) if the claimant is not a resident of this state, in:

   1. (A) Travis County;
   2. (B) the county in this state in which the claimant's last employer has its principal place of business; or
   3. (C) the county of the claimant's last residence in this state.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.