Monthly Archives: April 2011

YouTube contest winners announced

By Judy Marchman on April 29, 2011

The 2011 State Bar YouTube video contest winners have been announced! View the winners at www.youtube.com/statebaroftexas.… Continue Reading

Access to Justice Commission Gala to benefit veterans Tuesday night

By on April 25, 2011

Posted inAccess to Justice

The ATJ Gala to raise funds for Texas veterans and celebrate the ATJ Commission's 10-year anniversary is set for April 26.… Continue Reading

Texas Veterans Commission grant to help veterans

By Joanna Herzik on April 21, 2011

Posted inNews

The Texas Veterans Commission awarded a $95,000 grant to the Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) to expand its Veterans Legal Hotline for Texas veterans who do not have access to civil legal services.… Continue Reading

Congratulations to our 2011 Law Day winners!

By Teri Rodriguez on April 19, 2011

Posted inEducation Law Day State Bar

Winners of the 2011 Law Day contest will be recognized on Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Texas Law Center in Austin.… Continue Reading

Chief Justice Jack Pope honored on 98th birthday

By Judy Marchman on April 18, 2011

Posted inLegislature People

Retired Chief Justice Jack Pope celebrates his 98th birthday with the Texas Legislature.… Continue Reading

Random Profile: Fernando M. Bustos, Lubbock

By Teri Rodriguez on April 18, 2011

Posted inPeople Random Profile

This week's random profile is Fernando Bustos of Lubbock.… Continue Reading

Random Profile: Jan Simpson, Houston

By Joanna Herzik on April 11, 2011

Posted inPeople Random Profile

This week's random profile is Jan Simpson of Houston.… Continue Reading

TYLA takes part in child abuse prevention rally at Texas Capitol

By on April 7, 2011

Posted inEducation Legislature People State Bar

TYLA took part in a rally at the Texas Capitol to promote its latest project, "The Little Voice: Recognizing Child Abuse and Your Duty to Report It."… Continue Reading

Texas attorneys can now request admission as solicitors in the UK

By Joanna Herzik on April 7, 2011

Posted inNews State Bar

Texas attorneys can now request admission as solicitors in the United Kingdom.… Continue Reading

Texas Bar Journal: president-elect candidates discuss the issues

By Teri Rodriguez on April 5, 2011

Posted inState Bar Texas Bar Journal

The Texas Bar Journal asked 2011-2012 State Bar of Texas president-elect candidates Guy Choate of San Angelo and F.R. "Buck" Files, Jr. of Tyler to share their perspectives on issues facing the State Bar of Texas.… Continue Reading

Election 2011 – Vote Now

By Teri Rodriguez on April 1, 2011

Posted inState Bar

Election 2011 for State Bar and TYLA presidents-elect is underway. Vote online now. Paper ballots were mailed on April 1. The voting deadline is May 2 at 5 p.m.… Continue Reading