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Rules Vote 2021 The Texas Supreme Court issued an order approving a rules vote by ballot February 2 to March 4. Learn more about the proposed amendments to the rules Coronavirus Information News and updates to assist the needs of Texas lawyers and the public. Learn more about COVID-19 It’s Good to Get Help The Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program launches video promoting attorney well-being. Learn more about getting help DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCESThe State Bar of Texas has established a legal hotline (800) 504-7030 to help people find answers to basic legal questions and connect them with local legal aid providers following disasters in Texas.Find out more about disaster relief TEXAS LEGAL ANSWERS The State Bar of Texas and the American Bar Association work together to provide Texas Legal Answers, a free website where people can get answers to common civil (non-criminal) legal questions. Go to the Texas Legal Answers website RESOURCES FOR VETERANSThe state of Texas offers numerous programs and services to help veterans, their families, and their survivors. Go to the veterans portal FREE LEGAL RESOURCESThe State Bar of Texas and Texas Young Lawyers Association publish online and in print pamphlets in both English and Spanish on topics such as the legal system, health issues, family law, and more. Find out more about free legal resources MANDATORY BAR LAWSUIT The State Bar is vigorously defending its statutory structure in response to a lawsuit that challenges the mandatory bar in Texas. Mandatory membership in a state bar is constitutional under U.S. Supreme Court precedent because of the state’s interest in regulating the legal profession and improving the quality of legal services. Find out more about McDonald v. Longley COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINARY RULES AND REFERENDA The Texas Legislature created the Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda to regularly review attorney disciplinary rules and oversee the initial process for proposing rules changes. Find out more or submit comments CLIENT ATTORNEY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThe Client Attorney Assistance Program is a voluntary, confidential dispute resolution service of the State Bar of Texas. CAAP's objective is to facilitate communication and foster productive dialogue to assist Texas lawyers and their clients in resolving minor concerns, disputes, or misunderstandings within the context of the attorney-client relationship. Find out more about CAAP GRIEVANCE AND ETHICS INFORMATION The Texas attorney discipline system is administered by the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, whose work is overseen by the Commission for Lawyer Discipline. The CDC represents the commission in disciplinary litigation. Find out more about grievances and ethics LAW-RELATED EDUCATIONOyez, Oyez, Oh Yay! is a civics project that Texas students can use to learn about the landmark court decisions that they must know for the TEKS assessment tests in U.S. government and history. Go to the LRE websiteFAQs Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions, from “Can you help me decide what kind of lawyer I need?” to “How can I find an inexpensive lawyer, or a lawyer who will work for free?” Go to the FAQ web page FY 2020-2021 MEMBERSHIP FEES & SECTION DUES The deadline to pay State Bar of Texas membership fees was extended from June 1 to October 31, 2020, as a result of the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to pay voluntary section dues wasextended toJuly 15, 2020. Payments for State Bar fees and section dues may be paid securely by credit card or by electronic funds transfer (EFT).To watch a video on how to pay dues, gohere.If you have any questions, please contact the Membership Department atonlinefees@texasbar.com. Pay your membership dues. STATE BAR OF TEXAS AT-LARGE DIRECTOR SOUGHT Nominations are now being accepted for at-large director for the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors. Four at-large positions on the board are required to be appointed by the president of the State Bar subject to confirmation by the board of directors.One position will become vacant in 2021. At-large directors serve three-year terms, and this year the term begins June 17, 2021. Learn more about at-large director positions DISTRICT DIRECTOR POSITIONS Those attorneys in good standing that are interested in running as a District Director for the State Bar Board of Directors must submit a petition to the State Bar by March 1, 2021. State Bar rules state that petition signatures may not be collected prior to September 1 of any given year. Learn more about district director positions 2020 STATE BAR AND TYLA ELECTIONS Sylvia Borunda Firth has been elected State Bar of Texas president-elect for 2020-2021. View the results. Jeanine Novosad Rispoli has been elected TYLA president-elect for 2020-2021. View the results. Read the press release. Read more about the elections CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION News and updates to assist the needs of Texas lawyers and the public. Learn more about COVID-19 COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINARY RULES AND REFERENDA The Texas Legislature created the Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda to regularly review attorney disciplinary rules and oversee the initial process for proposing rules changes. Find out more or submit comments MEMBER BENEFITS AND SERVICES Be sure to check out the new benefits available through the State Bar of Texas Member Benefits Program. Recently added vendors include travel with Vonlane and law practice management providers Bill4Time, CosmoLex, MyCase, Practice Panther, and Rocket Matter.Go to the member benefits website MANDATORY BAR LAWSUIT The State Bar is vigorously defending its statutory structure in response to a lawsuit that challenges the mandatory bar in Texas. Mandatory membership in a state bar is constitutional under U.S. Supreme Court precedent because of the state’s interest in regulating the legal profession and improving the quality of legal services. Find out more about McDonald v. Sorrels CASEMAKER AND FASTCASE When it comes to legal research, attorneys need fast, trustworthy, and straightforward tools, and the State Bar of Texas is the first and only bar association to offer its members free access to both Casemaker and Fastcase. Get access to Texas Supreme Court opinions, Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals opinions, U.S. Supreme Court opinions, and additional information. Log in to My Bar Page CLIENT ATTORNEY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThe Client Attorney Assistance Program is a voluntary, confidential dispute resolution service of the State Bar of Texas. CAAP's objective is to facilitate communication and foster productive dialogue to assist Texas lawyers and their clients in resolving minor concerns, disputes, or misunderstandings within the context of the attorney-client relationship. Find out more about CAAP STATE BAR OF TEXAS PODCASTHost Rocky Dhir invites thought leaders and innovators to share their insight and knowledge on what matters to practitioners. Latest episodes feature in-house counsel, pro bono work at the border, and Tweeter Laureate of Texas Judge Willett. Subscribe to the State Bar of Texas Podcast The State Bar of Texas presents the information on this web site as a service to our members and other Internet users. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice. 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