(a) The commissioner shall establish qualifications for a representative and shall adopt rules establishing procedures for authorization of representatives.

(b) A representative may receive a fee for providing representation under this subtitle only if the representative is:

(1) an adjuster representing an insurance carrier; or

(2) licensed to practice law.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 2.015, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.