Per HB 79 passed in the 82nd Legislature, First Called Session, the State Bar of Texas has appointed a task force to develop rules to determine whether a civil case requires additional resources for efficient judicial management.

The Task Force has posted draft rules for public comment. Click here [PDF] to see the draft rules. If you would like to provide comments, please send them to comments@texasbar.com. A public hearing will be held on Oct. 13, 2011 at 10:30am.

The Supreme Court of Texas will review the recommendations of the task force and promulgate rules by May 1, 2012. For more information, contact Ray Cantu at 512-427-1506.

PUBLIC HEARING

Date: Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011
Time: 10:30am-noon

Locations:

State Bar of Texas
1414 Colorado, Hatton Sumners Room
Austin, TX 78701

Chief Disciplinary Counsel
14651 Dallas Parkway, Ste 925
Dallas, Texas 75254

Chief Disciplinary Counsel
600 Jefferson, Ste. 1000
Houston, Texas 77002

Chief Disciplinary Counsel
Federal Reserve Bank Building
126 E. Nueva, Suite 200
San Antonio, Texas 78204