Editor’s Note: The following message was sent to all members on January 5. Dear Member, This message includes updated information related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other State Bar of Texas information. We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. Supreme Court of Texas Emergency Orders The Texas Supreme Court … Continue Reading
State Bar leaders, Texas Supreme Court justices, and other members of the legal profession met today with Gov. Greg Abbott, who recently signed SB 534 into law. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Kirk Watson and Rep. John Smithee, adds to the oath that is required of each person admitted to practice law in Texas, specifically … Continue Reading
There are 1,064 female judges in Texas. On Monday, more than 120 gathered at the Capitol in Austin, where they were recognized by members of the Texas Senate and House, with SR535 and HR1907. … Continue Reading
The Austin Bar Association took home a Luminary Award for Excellence in Electronic Publications for its e-newsletter Bar Code at the National Association for Bar Executives Communications Section Workshop, held last week in Indianapolis. “My favorite part of the Luminary Awards is that the entries are judged by our peers—other bar communicators who understand the … Continue Reading
The articles in this month's Texas Bar Journal identify major changes to specific areas of law that will affect Texas lawyers and the clients they serve.… Continue Reading
In an analysis Wednesday responding to a legislative request, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson and Justice Nathan L. Hecht urged a $20 million budget item for Texas legal-aid programs that was omitted in the waning-days budget debate in the regular legislative session.… Continue Reading
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
TexasBarCLE is rebroadcasting its webcast, "The Texas Legislative Process: What Every Lawyer Should Know" on Tuesday, March 8, 2-4 p.m.… Continue Reading
The December Texas Bar Journal features information about proposed amendments to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.… Continue Reading
