(a) An individual may represent himself or herself.
(b) A party may be represented by an attorney authorized to practice law in Texas or by any other representative authorized by the party to represent the party.
(c) A party's authorized representative shall be copied on all notices, pleadings, and other correspondence.
(d) A party's authorized representative remains the representative of record in absence of a formal request to withdraw and an order approving such withdrawal issued by the IHO.
(e) The Agency is not responsible for expenses incurred by appellants seeking remedy under this subchapter and representation and attorney fees and related expenses are the responsibility of the individual parties.

Source Note: The provisions of this §850.70 adopted to be effective May 13, 2019, 44 TexReg 2364