# Tex. Labor Code § 207.007: FEES LIMITATION; LEGAL REPRESENTATION; CRIMINAL OFFENSE; PENALTY

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C207_S207.007

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Labor Code § 207.007
- **Heading:** FEES LIMITATION; LEGAL REPRESENTATION; CRIMINAL OFFENSE; PENALTY
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code la / Chapter 207 / Section 207.007

## Text

(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;

(2) imprisonment for not more than six months; or

(3) both a fine and imprisonment.

## Nearby sections

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- [Tex. Labor Code § 207.005 § 207.005. MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF BENEFITS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C207_S207.005.md)
- [Tex. Labor Code § 207.006 § 207.006. ADJUSTMENT OF BENEFITS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C207_S207.006.md)
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- [Tex. Labor Code § 207.008 § 207.008. SUITABLE WORK.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cla_C207_S207.008.md)
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