Texas Penal Code
§ 38.123 — UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW
PE § 38.123Title 8. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION · Ch. 38. OBSTRUCTING GOVERNMENTAL OPERATION
Statute text
View on source(a)A person commits an offense if, with intent to obtain an economic benefit for himself or herself, the person:
(1)contracts with any person to represent that person with regard to personal causes of action for property damages or personal injury;
(2)advises any person as to the person's rights and the advisability of making claims for personal injuries or property damages;
(3)advises any person as to whether or not to accept an offered sum of money in settlement of claims for personal injuries or property damages;
(4)enters into any contract with another person to represent that person in personal injury or property damage matters on a contingent fee basis with an attempted assignment of a portion of the person's cause of action; or
(5)enters into any contract with a third person which purports to grant the exclusive right to select and retain legal counsel to represent the individual in any legal proceeding.
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 723, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.