Small claims courts in Texas do allow the appearance of an attorney on a client's behalf.

Thanks, good to know. Was this true 7 eyars ago, when this question was asked and answered?

You're welcome. Yes, my earliest Texas Rules of Civil Trials text is dated November 2008 (8+ years ago), and it too states that according to Gov't Code Section 28.003(c), (e), parties may choose to represent themselves, or be represented by attorneys in small claims court.