Hello Cathie!
This paper is SMOOTH, acid free, lignin free, watermarked, 25% cotton rag content, and measures 8.5"x14". The reason that the club went to 'Textured' is because of possible smudging when the papers are signed and folks use liquid ink to sign their names to the applications. We have another paper that is Textured that you should consider, specifically to meet that requirement - https://www.futurepkg.com/Paper-Ivory-Legal-25-Cotton-Textured. Another paper that meets the requirement for paper is the Permalife Legal paper, although it is 20 lb basis weight: https://www.futurepkg.com/Archival-Bond-Permalife-Paper-Legal