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Texas Occupations Code § 954.002

Exception to Practice of Law

Land Services for Petroleum, Mineral, and Other Energy Sources

For the purposes of the definition in Section 81.101, Government Code, the "practice of law" does not include engaging in land services if:

(1) the acts are performed by a person who does not hold the person out as an attorney licensed to practice law in this state or in another jurisdiction; and

(2) the person is not a licensed attorney.

Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

Official source
Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 197 (S.B. 604), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2023.

Other codes referenced

Gov't § 81.101