(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 him or her.
(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 impartial hearing
officer.
(e) DARS is not responsible for expenses incurred by
appellants seeking remedy through this subchapter, and representation
and attorney fees and related expenses are the responsibility of the
individual parties.
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