Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

Re: Self or friend legal representation qualifications

You can represent yourself (pro se) or be represented by an attorney. If your son tries to represent you, his answer will be thrown out and default will be taken against you, and your son would be guilty of practicing law without a license.

I'm sure that there are attorneys who would give you guidance and assistance for a pro se defense, at a nominal cost.

If you've been sued and already served with papers, your time to make answer is running out. A simple letter to the court (with copy to the other side as a courtesy), stating that you deny the claim, should be sufficient to avoid a default being taken.