Texas Labor Code
§ 207.007 — FEES LIMITATION; LEGAL REPRESENTATION; CRIMINAL OFFENSE; PENALTY
LA § 207.007Title 4. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND UNEMPLOYMENT · Part A. TEXAS UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 207. BENEFITS · Art. A. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS
Statute text
View on source(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.
(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;
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Legislative history
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1104 (H.B. 2273), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.