Texas Labor Code 207.007 – Fees Limitation; Legal Representation; Criminal Offense; Penalty
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(a) An individual claiming benefits under this subtitle may not be charged a fee in a proceeding under this subtitle by:
(1) the commission or a representative of the commission; or
(2) a court or an officer of a court.
(b) An individual claiming benefits in a proceeding before the commission or a court may be represented by counsel or another authorized agent. Counsel or an agent representing an individual under this subtitle may charge and collect a fee for the counsel’s or agent’s services.
Terms Used In Texas Labor Code 207.007
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is punishable by:
(1) a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $500;
(2) imprisonment for not more than six months; or
(3) both a fine and imprisonment.