Sec. 62.203. PLAINTIFFS. (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. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.