Section 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.Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1104, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2005. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.