SECTION 157.1045. Appearances  


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  • Any party may appear on his or her own behalf; if a minor, by his or her next friend, or by a representative of the party's choice. Corporations must be represented by a duly authorized attorney licensed to practice in the state of Texas. Party representatives are held to the same procedural and substantive standards as attorneys. Attorneys and party representatives who wish to take a vacation and prevent the scheduling of hearings during a specific time period must notify the administrative law judge in writing at least two weeks before the vacation begins.

Source Note: The provisions of this §157.1045 adopted to be effective April 7, 1993, 18 TexReg 1928; amended to be effective July 20, 2004, 29 TexReg 6887