Texas Labor Code

§ 415.007 — LOANS BY ATTORNEYS PROHIBITED

LA § 415.007Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 415. ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATIONS · Art. A. PROHIBITED ACTS

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(a)An attorney who represents a claimant before the division may not lend money to the claimant during the pendency of the workers' compensation claim.

(b)The attorney may assist the claimant in obtaining financial assistance from another source if the attorney is not personally liable for the credit extended to the claimant. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.271, eff. September 1, 2005.