HB 937 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | INMATE LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1170 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
HB 1627 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 2846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3675 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to required management training for and proceedings for removal of certain prosecuting attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--District | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 5010 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the classification of a grievance filed with the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 5101 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to procedures for a complaint filed with the State Bar of Texas against an attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 510 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by state licensing agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 559 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 2461 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to procedures for a complaint filed with the State Bar of Texas against an attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 2462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the classification of a grievance filed with the State Bar of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1605 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | INMATE LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 2393 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to State Bar of Texas elections.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 2714 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3940 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 4039 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords; imposing civil penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL RECORDS | FLOODS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the composition and duties of the capital and forensic writs committee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS COMMITTEE | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 891 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to State Bar of Texas elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 129 87-3 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the sunset review date for the State Bar of Texas.
Filed
| STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 1359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to an attorney identification card for entrance into a building that houses a court; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requiring trauma training for certain attorneys.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Family--Child Protection | Lawyers | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 2027 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to information regarding the procedures and available resources for the sealing of juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Juvenile | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | INTERNET | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Elections--Candidates | Governor | JUDICIAL SELECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS INTERIM COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION
HB 3061 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS INTERIM COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION
HB 3359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to pro bono legal services for veterans and service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Lawyers | Military & Veterans | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 3920 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | INMATE LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the composition and duties of the capital and forensic writs committee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS COMMITTEE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1580 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the disclosure of investigation and proceeding information by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Referred to House Administration
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Governor | Interim Studies | JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL SELECTION | JUDICIAL SELECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 2047 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to pro bono legal services for veterans and service members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR VETERANS SERVICES, TEXAS | Lawyers | Military & Veterans | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a person's eligibility to take the state's bar examination and to supreme court approval of law schools for the purpose of establishing eligibility.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 730 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a disclosure by an attorney before accepting representation of a client in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1020 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | SUPREME COURT
HB 3199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3627 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to compliance with ethical and statutory requirements by out-of-state attorneys providing legal services in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Ethics | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 3971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the method used to calculate the salary of a state judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Salaries & Expenses | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 37 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the requirement to obtain certification for attorneys representing persons in guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 302 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | SUPREME COURT
SB 416 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 435 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1700 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders, concerning magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions of bond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 39 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT ACT
HB 1195 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a disclosure by an attorney before accepting representation of a client in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
| DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 293 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the release and use of certain information maintained by the State Bar of Texas on request of certain continuing legal education sponsors regarding attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 758 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to certain public servants.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Law Enforcement | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
HB 1847 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, StefaniSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to continuing legal education in ethics or professional responsibility for prosecutors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/14
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 148 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to certain legal advice or legal services rendered to certain public servants.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Law Enforcement | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
SB 1534 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the automatic recurring payment of State Bar of Texas membership and additional fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1796 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the release and use of certain information maintained by the State Bar of Texas on request of certain continuing legal education sponsors regarding attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1072 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the State Bar of Texas membership dues for an attorney employed by the office of the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
HB 2640 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the use of certain information by the State Bar of Texas to notify a person licensed to practice law in this state of accredited continuing legal education activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 2919 82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to state bar rules adopted or amended by the supreme court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 3445 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Municipal | PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 3655 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the State Bar of Texas membership dues and minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney employed by the office of the attorney general.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Employees
SB 652 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS | COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION BOARD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | LICENSED COURT INTERPRETER ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | OFFICIAL CITRUS PRODUCERS' PEST & DISEASE MGMT. CORPORATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF | ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | PROCESS SERVER REVIEW BOARD | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1026 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the powers and duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a parent or an alleged father in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1717 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Municipal | PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PROCESS SERVERS | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Open Records | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Corrective | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3915 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to barratry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 2277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain entities in the legislative branch to provide student loan repayment assistance to employees who are attorneys.
House: Higher Education Senate: Administration
Referred to Higher Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Lawyers | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STUDENT LOANS
HB 762 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the recusal of certain persons from a grievance proceeding conducted by a panel of a district grievance committee of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1406 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to the State Bar of Texas fee to provide legal services to the indigent.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 168 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to the State Bar of Texas fee to provide legal services to the indigent.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 820 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney who is a member of the Texas Legislature.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
| Lawyers | Legislature | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 232 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the State Bar of Texas fee to provide legal services to the indigent.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 599 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Bar of Texas and to conflicts of interest with respect to certain persons engaged in the practice of law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
HR 733 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Congratulating the Hispanic Issues Section of the State Bar of Texas on the 25th anniversary of its founding.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| HISPANIC ISSUES SECTION OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 272 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Bar of Texas.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
HB 792 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain procedures regarding state bar disciplinary proceedings.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1712 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to online public access to certain information regarding attorneys.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
| Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 863 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the disclosure of information compiled by a grievance committee of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | Open Records | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1119 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the purposes of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Human Relations | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1825 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the State Bar of Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HCR 34 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Urging the State Bar of Texas to develop model parental abduction charging and sentencing guidelines.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Family--Parent & Child | KIDNAPPING | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 403 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to the occupation tax imposed on attorneys.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SCR 16 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Requesting the Supreme Court of Texas to promulgate rules for the State Bar of Texas to institute in its continuing education curriculum a program on sexual abuse issues.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
| Crimes--Against Persons | Education--General | Lawyers | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SEXUAL ABUSE | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1186 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the continuation and operation of the State Bar of Texas and to the state bar's and the state supreme court's functions concerning the regulation of attorneys.
House: Government Organization Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills | SUPREME COURT
HB 2276 72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Supreme Court adopting provisions relating to free legal services for the poor.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Courts--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 358 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and operation of the State Bar of Texas and to the state bar's and the state supreme court's functions concerning the regulation of attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in subcommittee
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 915 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Supreme Court adopting provisions relating to free legal services for the poor.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 536 71-0 (1989)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to financing of the activities of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Finances, Management & Control
HB 1396 70-0 (1987)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to private reprimands issued by grievance committees of the state bar.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SCR 28 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Recommending to the Supreme Court of Texas, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and the State Bar of Texas, the joint establishment of a public information office to organize public education programs.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Administration | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 520 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the requirement for members of the State Bar to pay fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SCR 117 67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Congratulating the State Bar of Texas and its members on their centennial year.
House: Rules
Signed by the Governor
| CENTENNIAL YEAR OF THE ORGANIZED PRACTICE OF LAW | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Resolutions--Official Designations--Special Dates | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SR 334 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, John | et. al.
Commending The State Bar of Texas and the other sponsors for bringing the 1981 spring tour of the Magna Carta to Texas.
Read and adopted
| MAGNA CARTA | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 356 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to the functions of the State Bar.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 357 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to the payment and disposition of fees and other revenue of the State Bar.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 359 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to complaints about attorneys or the unauthorized practice of law.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 360 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to the educational requirements for taking the state bar examination.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 361 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to sanctions imposed on attorneys under the State Bar Act.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 362 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to regulation of attorneys.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 473 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to voluntary membership in the State Bar.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 474 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the payment and disposition of fees and other revenue of the State Bar.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 475 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to expenditure of the State Bar's funds for political purposes.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
| Ethics | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 606 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the regulation of attorneys.
House: Government Organization
Coauthor authorized
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR ACT | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 714 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to regulation of attorneys.
House: Government Organization
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR ACT | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 280 66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to regulation of attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR ACT | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 287 66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the regulation of attorneys; revising the State Bar Act.
House: Government Organization Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR ACT | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 478 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to membership in the State Bar; providing that all persons licensed to practice law in this state are subject to certain rules and regulations.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 479 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to revenues of the State Bar, the deposit of such revenues in the General Revenue Fund, and the appropriation of such revenue by the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1251 65-0 (1977)
Author: Maloney, Robert
Relating to information about criminal records of persons declaring an intent to study law or applying for admission to the State Bar.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from calendar
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1789 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to expenditures of money in the State Bar; prohibiting expenditures for certain purposes.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
| LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1932 65-0 (1977)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the authority to prescribe fees assessed members of the State Bar.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 2170 65-0 (1977)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to compensation of the executive director and general counsel of the State Bar.
House: Appropriations
Referred to subcommittee
| Salaries & Expenses | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Officers
SB 228 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to the authority of the State Bar of Texas to receive criminal records and reports of law enforcement agencies or other sources on those persons seeking to be licensed to practice law; realting to submission by the State Bar of Texas to law enforcement agencies of a list of persons seeking a license to practice law; realting to the duties of the findings; making the information received by the Stat Bar privileged, not to be disclosed except to those persons or agencies which are required to make a determiniation of eligibility for admission to the Bar except upon court order.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Law Enforcement | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SCR 113 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Creating a joint interim committee to study organization and responsibilities of State Bar of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
| Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HCR 154 64-0 (1975)
Author: Earle, RonaldSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Congratulating the State Bar of Texas on the new Texas Law Center.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 158 64-0 (1975)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Making an emergency appropriation for the construction of additional levels of parking on facilities located adjacent to the site of the State Bar Center in Austin, Travis County, Texas; authorizing the State Building Commission to contract for the construction of additional levels of parking at said location; making other provisions relating thereto.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| PARKING | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
SCR 93 64-0 (1975)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Congratulating the State Bar of Texas and its friends on the new Texas Law Center and accept in the name of the people of Texas this gift of a bicentennial plaza and parking facilities from the State Bar of Texas; providing for copies of this resolution to be prepared for presentation to the State Bar of Texas as a token of gratitude from the members of the legislature and the people of Texas for the stat bar's magnanimous gesture of philanthropy and patriotism.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HJR 43 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to permit statutory authorization for the State Bar of Texas to establish a Clients' Security Fund.
House: Judiciary
Failed to pass
| Lawyers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 41 63-0 (1973)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to the qualifications for taking the examination for admission to the State Bar of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on table
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 796 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to authorizing the creation of a clients' security fund, financed by assessment of state bar members, under rules and regulations prepared by the Texas Supreme Court; prescribing the nature of payments from the fund as being a matter of grace and not of right; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SJR 34 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Proposing and amendment of the Texas Constitution to permit statutory authorization for the State Bar of Texas to establish a Clients' Security Fund.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably
| Lawyers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HR 680 62-0 (1971)
Author: Tupper, Jr., Charles | et. al.
Commending the State Bar of Texas on their annual convention.
| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 143 61-0 (1969)
Author: Nugent, James E. | et. al.
Relating to amending the State Bar Act.
| Ethics | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 103 61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the State Bar Act.
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 108 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to amending the State Bar Act.
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HCR 66 59-0 (1965)
Author: Markgraf, Jim
Recommending an education program on effects of dangerous drugs.
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF OSTEOPATIC PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS | TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATION | TEXAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION | TEXAS NURSES ASSOCIATION | TEXAS PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION | TEXAS POLICE ASSOCIATION | TEXAS SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
SB 473 59-0 (1965)
Author: Dies, Jr., Martin
Relating to amending the State Bar Act so as to designate the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas as the general executive agency of that organization and to outline the composition of such Board and to authorize such Board to reapportion the state into Bar Districts from time to time for purposes of electing directors or for the fulfillment of any other duties imposed upon the State Bar by the State Bar Act or the State Bar Rules.
| Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 784 54-0 (1955)
Author: Pool, Joe Richard | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide that membership in the State Bar shall be voluntary.
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 130 51-0 (1949)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to amending the State Bar Act so as to empower the Supreme Court to prescribe fees of not less than Five Dollars ($5) per annum per person for members of the State Bar to be paid to the Clerk of the Supreme Court and to be expended by the Court or under its direction for the purpose of the administration of the State Bar Act.
| Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 371 50-0 (1947)
Author: Willis, Doyle | et. al.
Relating to amending the State Bar Act, so as to empower the Supreme Court to prescribe fees not exceeding Eight Dollars ($8) per annum per person to be paid to the Clerk of the Court and to be expended by the Court or under its direction for the purpose of the administration of the State Bar Act; providing that all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the Act are hereby repealed, but further that this shall not effect a repeal of, or in anywise impair, any existing rule adopted by the State Bar and promulgated by the Supreme Court or liability for dues prescribed by the Supreme Court before the effective date of this Act.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 74 46-0 (1939)
Author: Stinson, Jeff D. | et. al.
Relating to creating a State Bar; constituting it an administrative agency of the Judicial Department of the State; defining the powers thereof.
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 98 46-0 (1939)
Author: Howard, George Francis | et. al.
Relating to the creation and defining the powers of the State Bar.
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE BAR ACT | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 17 46-0 (1939)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to creating a State Bar, constituting it an administrative agency of the judicial department of the State; empowering the Supreme Court to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the admission to the practice of law; prescribing a code of ethics governing the conduct of the members.
| Courts--General | Lawyers | STATE BAR ACT | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 57 42-0 (1931)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to regulating the practice of Law in Texas, to create the State Bar of Texas.
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 179 41-0 (1929)
Author: Storey, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to regulating the practice of law in Texas, creating the State Bar of Texas, providing its powers and duties for the regulation of the conducts of its affairs; authorizing and empowering said State Bar to make rules subject to the approval of the Supreme Court for the regulation of the practice of law in this State.
House: Judiciary
| Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 52 41-0 (1929)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell | et. al.
Relating to regulating the practice of Law in Texas; creating the State Bar of Texas.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
