Texas Labor Code

§ 410.006 — REPRESENTATION AT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS

LA § 410.006Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 410. ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a)A claimant may be represented at a benefit review conference, a contested case hearing, or arbitration by an attorney or may be assisted by an individual of the claimant's choice who does not work for an attorney or receive a fee. An employee of an attorney may represent a claimant if that employee:

(1)is a relative of the claimant; and

(2)does not receive a fee.

(b)An insurance carrier may be represented by an attorney or adjuster.

Legislative history

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