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TX Govt Code § 81.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.027. Removal of Director

Sec. 81.027.  REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR.  (a)  The board of directors may remove a director from the board at any regular meeting by resolution declaring the director's position vacant.  It is a ground for removal from the board that a director:(1)  does not have at the time of taking office the applicable qualifications for office, if any;(2)  does not maintain during service on the board the applicable qualifications for office, if any;(3)  is ineligible for membership under Section 81.028 or 81.031;(4)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the director's duties for a substantial part of the director's term;  or(5)  is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled board meetings that the director is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the board.(b)  The validity of an action of the board of directors is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a director exists.(c)  If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal of a director exists, the executive director shall notify the president of the state bar and the director of the ground.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 81.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.028. Relationship With Trade Association

Sec. 81.028.  RELATIONSHIP WITH TRADE ASSOCIATION.  (a)  In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.(b)  A person may not be a member of the board of directors and may not be a state bar employee employed in a "bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity," as that phrase is used for purposes of establishing an exemption to the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq.), and its subsequent amendments, if:(1)  the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of board interest;  or(2)  the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of board interest.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 81.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.029. Executive Director

Sec. 81.029.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The board of directors, by a majority vote, elects the executive director.  The executive director serves at the pleasure of the board.(b)  The executive director shall execute the policies and directives of the board in all state bar activities except the activities for which the general counsel is given responsibility either by this chapter or by the board.(c)  The executive director shall perform the duties usually required of a corporate secretary and other duties as assigned by the board.(d)  The executive director shall act as the treasurer of the state bar and shall receive from the clerk of the supreme court state bar funds as provided by this chapter.  The funds are subject to audit as provided by Section 81.023.(e)  The executive director shall maintain the membership files and shall confer with the clerk of the supreme court as to the maintenance of those files.(f)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(8).(g)  The executive director has no vote on matters before the board of directors.(h)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program.  The program shall require intra-agency postings of all nonentry level positions concurrently with any public posting.(i)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations.  All merit pay for state bar employees must be based on the system established under this subsection.(j)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.  The policy statement must include:(1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the state bar to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code;  and(2)  an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the state bar's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.(k)  The policy statement must:(1)  be updated annually;(2)  be reviewed by the state Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (j)(1); and(3)  be filed with the supreme court and the governor's office.(l)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 22.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 11, 22, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(8), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 81.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.030. General Counsel

Sec. 81.030.  GENERAL COUNSEL.  (a)  The board of directors, by a majority vote, elects the general counsel of the state bar.  The general counsel holds office at the pleasure of the board.(b)  The general counsel must be a member of the state bar.(c)  The general counsel shall perform the duties usually expected of and performed by a general counsel.(d)  The general counsel shall perform those duties delegated by the board of directors.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 81.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.031. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 81.031.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  (a)  The executive director and the general counsel of the state bar are subject to Chapter 572.(b)  A person may not serve as a member of the board of directors or as the general counsel to the state bar if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the state bar.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 304, Sec. 3.12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(41), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 81.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.032. Deputy Clerk

Sec. 81.032.  DEPUTY CLERK.  (a)  The clerk of the supreme court, with the permission of the court, may employ a deputy to assist the clerk in discharging the duties imposed on the clerk by this chapter or by rules promulgated under this chapter.(b)  The board of directors of the state bar shall set the deputy's salary.  The salary shall be paid from state bar funds.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 81.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.033. Open Records

Sec. 81.033.  OPEN RECORDS.  (a)  All records of the state bar, except for records pertaining to grievances that are confidential under the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, and records pertaining to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, are subject to Chapter 552.(b)  The use of confidential records and information for purposes of the client security fund does not waive confidentiality or privilege.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(93), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Govt Code § 81.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.034. Restriction on Use of Funds

Sec. 81.034.  RESTRICTION ON USE OF FUNDS.  Fees collected under this chapter and other funds received by the state bar may not be used for influencing the passage or defeat of any legislative measure unless the measure relates to the regulation of the legal profession, improving the quality of legal services, or the administration of justice and the amount of the expenditure is reasonable and necessary.  This subsection does not prohibit a member of the board of directors or an officer or employee of the state bar from furnishing information in the person's possession that is not confidential information to a member or committee of the legislature on request of the member or committee.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 81.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.035. Information Regarding Requirements for Office or Employment

Sec. 81.035.  INFORMATION REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT.  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the board of directors and to agency employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this chapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 81.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.036. Information on Certain Complaints

Sec. 81.036.  INFORMATION ON CERTAIN COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The state bar shall maintain a file on each written complaint, other than a grievance against an attorney, filed with the state bar.  The file must include:(1)  the name of the person who filed the complaint;(2)  the date the complaint is received by the state bar;(3)  the subject matter of the complaint;(4)  the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;(5)  a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint;  and(6)  an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the state bar closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.(b)  The state bar shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to each person who is a subject of the complaint a copy of the state bar's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.(c)  The state bar, at least quarterly until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 81.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 81.038. Use of Technology

Sec. 81.038.  USE OF TECHNOLOGY.  The board of directors shall develop and implement a policy requiring the executive director and state bar employees to research and propose appropriate technological solutions to improve the state bar's ability to perform its functions.  The technological solutions must:(1)  ensure that the public is able to easily find information about the state bar on the Internet;(2)  ensure that persons who want to use the state bar's services are able to:(A)  interact with the state bar through the Internet;  and(B)  access any service that can be provided effectively through the Internet;  and(3)  be cost-effective and developed through the state bar's planning processes.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 81.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter C. Membership|Section 81.051. Bar Membership Required

Sec. 81.051.  BAR MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED.  (a)  The state bar is composed of those persons licensed to practice law in this state.  Bar members are subject to this chapter and to the rules adopted by the supreme court.(b)  Each person licensed to practice law in this state shall, not later than the 10th day after the person's admission to practice, enroll in the state bar by registering with the clerk of the supreme court.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 81.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter C. Membership|Section 81.052. Membership Classes

Sec. 81.052.  MEMBERSHIP CLASSES.  (a)  A bar membership is one of four classes:  active, inactive, emeritus, or associate.(b)  Each licensed member of the state bar is an active member until the person requests to be enrolled as an inactive member.(c)  An inactive member is a person who:(1)  is eligible for active membership but not engaged in the practice of law in this state;  and(2)  has filed with the executive director and the clerk of the supreme court written notice requesting enrollment as an inactive member.(d)  An inactive member at his request may become an active member on application and payment of required fees.(e)  An emeritus member is a person who:(1)  is either an active or inactive member in good standing who is at least 70 years old;  and(2)  has filed a written notice requesting enrollment as an emeritus member.(f)  A person enrolled in law school in this state may be enrolled as an associate member.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 81.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter C. Membership|Section 81.053. Status of Certain Membership Classes

Sec. 81.053.  STATUS OF CERTAIN MEMBERSHIP CLASSES.  (a)  An inactive member may not practice law in this state, except as provided by rule promulgated by the supreme court for volunteer practice, and may not hold an office in the state bar or vote in any election conducted by the state bar.(b)  An emeritus member has all the privileges of membership in the state bar.(c)  An associate member may not practice law, except as provided by rule promulgated by the supreme court, and may not hold office in the state bar or vote in any election conducted by the state bar.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (H.B. 1020), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 81.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter D. Admission to Practice|Section 81.061. Supreme Court Jurisdiction Exclusive

Sec. 81.061.  SUPREME COURT JURISDICTION EXCLUSIVE.  Rules governing the admission to the practice of law are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the supreme court.  The officers and directors of the state bar do not have authority to approve or disapprove of any rule governing admissions to the practice of law or to regulate or administer those admissions standards.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 81.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter D. Admission to Practice|Section 81.062. State Bar Admission and Religious Belief

Sec. 81.062.  STATE BAR ADMISSION AND RELIGIOUS BELIEF.  In establishing the rules governing the admission to the practice of law under Section 81.061, the supreme court shall ensure that no rule violates Chapter 110, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 531 (S.B. 302), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 81.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter E. Discipline|Section 81.071. Disciplinary Jurisdiction

Sec. 81.071.  DISCIPLINARY JURISDICTION.  Each attorney admitted to practice in this state and each attorney specially admitted by a court of this state for a particular proceeding is subject to the disciplinary and disability jurisdiction of the supreme court and the Commission for Lawyer Discipline, a committee of the state bar.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 81.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter E. Discipline|Section 81.073. Classification of Grievances

Sec. 81.073.  CLASSIFICATION OF GRIEVANCES.  (a)  The chief disciplinary counsel's office shall classify each grievance on receipt as:(1)  a complaint, if the grievance alleges conduct that, if true, constitutes professional misconduct or disability cognizable under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;  or(2)  an inquiry, if:(A)  the grievance alleges conduct that, even if true, does not constitute professional misconduct or disability cognizable under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;  or(B)  the respondent attorney is deceased, has relinquished the attorney's license to practice law in this state to avoid disciplinary action, or is not licensed to practice law in this state.(b)  A complainant may appeal the classification of a grievance as an inquiry to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals, or the complainant may amend and resubmit the grievance.  An attorney against whom a grievance is filed may not appeal the classification of the grievance.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 81.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter E. Discipline|Section 81.074. Disposition of Inquiries

Sec. 81.074.  DISPOSITION OF INQUIRIES.  The chief disciplinary counsel shall:(1)  dismiss a grievance classified as an inquiry;  and(2)  refer each inquiry classified under Section 81.073(a)(2)(A) and dismissed under this section to the voluntary mediation and dispute resolution procedure established under Section 81.072(e).|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 81.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter E. Discipline|Section 81.075. Disposition of Complaints

Sec. 81.075.  DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The chief disciplinary counsel shall review and investigate each grievance classified as a complaint to determine whether there is just cause, as defined by the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure.(b)  After the chief disciplinary counsel reviews and investigates a complaint:(1)  if the counsel finds there is no just cause, the counsel shall place the complaint on a dismissal docket;  or(2)  if the counsel finds just cause:(A)  the respondent attorney may request a trial in a district court on the complaint in accordance with the procedures adopted by the supreme court;  or(B)  the counsel shall place the complaint on a hearing docket if the respondent attorney does not request a trial in a district court.(c)  A panel of a district grievance committee shall consider each complaint placed on the dismissal docket at a closed hearing without the complainant or the respondent attorney present.  The panel may:(1)  approve the dismissal of the complaint and refer the complaint to the voluntary mediation and dispute resolution procedure established under Section 81.072(e);  or(2)  deny the dismissal of the complaint and place the complaint on a hearing docket.(d)  A panel of a district grievance committee shall conduct a hearing on each complaint placed on the hearing docket.  The commission and the respondent attorney are parties to the hearing, and the chief disciplinary counsel presents the complainant's case at the hearing.  Each party may seek and the panel may issue a subpoena to compel attendance and production of records before the panel.  Each party may conduct limited discovery in general accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure as prescribed by rules of the supreme court.(e)  After conducting a hearing under Subsection (d), the panel of the district grievance committee may:(1)  dismiss the complaint and refer it to the voluntary mediation and dispute resolution procedure established under Section 81.072(e);(2)  find that the respondent attorney suffers from a disability and forward that finding to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals for referral to a district disability committee;  or(3)  find that professional misconduct occurred and impose sanctions.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 81.0751 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 81 - State Bar|Subchapter E. Discipline|Section 81.0751. Appeals

Sec. 81.0751.  APPEALS.  (a)  The commission or a respondent attorney may appeal:(1)  a finding of a panel of a district grievance committee under Section 81.075(e) only to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals;(2)  a finding of the Board of Disciplinary Appeals to the supreme court;  and(3)  a judgment of a district court as in civil cases generally.(b)  In an appeal of a finding of a panel of a district grievance committee made to the Board of Disciplinary Appeals, the board may:(1)  affirm in whole or part the panel's finding;(2)  modify the panel's finding and affirm the finding as modified;(3)  reverse in whole or part the panel's finding and enter a finding the board determines the panel should have entered;  or(4)  reverse the panel's finding and remand the complaint for a rehearing to be conducted by:(A)  the panel that entered the finding;  or(B)  a statewide grievance committee panel composed of members selected from the state bar districts other than the district from which the appeal was taken.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|