Tex. R. Civ. P. 500.3 · Part V. RULES OF PRACTICE IN JUSTICE COURTS
REPRESENTATION IN JUSTICE COURT CASES
Text — As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
(a) Representation of an Individual. An individual may:
(1) represent himself or herself; or
(2) be represented by an attorney.
(b) Representation of a Corporation or Other Entity. A corporation or other entity may:
(1) be represented by an employee, owner, officer, or partner of the entity who is not an attorney; or
(2) be represented by an attorney.
(c) Assisted Representation. The court may, for good cause, allow an individual representing himself or herself to be assisted in court by a family member or other individual who is not being compensated.
Source of truth
- Edition
- As posted by the Supreme Court of Texas (file dated October 2, 2026)
- Official file
- https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1463426/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure.pdf (PDF pages 243)
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