Bill
HB 3879
85(R) - 2017
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Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Positive
Author(s)
Craig Goldman
Sponsor(s)
Kelly Hancock
Bill Caption
Relating to nonlawyer representation in an appeal of an eviction suit.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, any party of an eviction suit may represent themselves or may be represented by authorized agents who do not need to be attorneys. This bill would allow parties in an appeal of an eviction suit in a county or district court to be represented by the party’s authorized agent, or by an employee, owner, officer, or partner, none of whom would need to be an attorney.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Allowing parties to be represented by someone other than an attorney in eviction suites upholds our commitment to individual liberty. For this reason we support this bill.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Apartment Association
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