Opinion No.

Honorable Sam D. Millsap, Jr. Criminal District Attorney Bexar County Courthouse San Antonio, Texas 78205

Re: Representation of parties in forcible entry and detainer suits by "authorized agents" under section 24.009 of the Texas Property Code

Dear Mr. Millsap:

You ask several questions about section 24.009 of the Texas Property Code, enacted by the Sixty-ninth session of the legislature:

In forcible detainer suits in justice court for nonpayment of rent or holding over beyond a rental term, the parties may represent themselves or be represented by their authorized agents, who need not be…