- (a) A respondent may choose to appear with or without an attorney or other authorized representative throughout the certification action process. Respondent is responsible for the costs of representation.
- (b) A respondent's attorney of record shall remain the attorney of record unless the attorney submits a formal request to withdraw to the TJJD attorney involved in the matter except that, if SOAH has acquired jurisdiction, the attorney must comply with SOAH's rules to withdraw.
- (c) TJJD is represented by an attorney from the Office of General Counsel throughout the certification action process.
Source Note:The provisions of this §349.380 adopted to be effective September 1, 2025, 50 TexReg 2616.