Sec. 207.007.  FEES LIMITATION;  LEGAL REPRESENTATION;  CRIMINAL OFFENSE;  PENALTY.  (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.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by: 
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1104 (H.B. 2273), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.