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TX Govt Code § 82.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter A. Board of Law Examiners|Section 82.011. Written Complaints

Sec. 82.011.  WRITTEN COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The Board of Law Examiners shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the board.  The file must include:(1)  the name of the person who filed the complaint;(2)  the date the complaint was received by the board;(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 board closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.(b)  The board shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to each person who is a subject of the complaint a copy of the board's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.(c)  The board, 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. 212, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 82.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter A. Board of Law Examiners|Section 82.013. Effective Use of Technology

Sec. 82.013.  EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY.  The Board of Law Examiners shall develop and implement a policy requiring the executive director and board employees to research and propose appropriate technological solutions to improve the board's ability to perform its functions.  The technological solutions must:(1)  ensure that the public is able to easily find information about the board on the Internet;(2)  ensure that persons who want to use the board's services are able to:(A)  interact with the board 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 board's planning processes.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 82.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.021. Supreme Court Authority

Sec. 82.021.  SUPREME COURT AUTHORITY.  Only the supreme court may issue licenses to practice law in this state as provided by this chapter.  The power may not be delegated.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 82.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.022. Supreme Court Rulemaking

Sec. 82.022.  SUPREME COURT RULEMAKING.  (a)  The supreme court may adopt rules on eligibility for examination for a license to practice law and on the manner in which the examination is conducted.  The rules may include:(1)  provisions to ensure:(A)  good moral character of each candidate for a license;(B)  adequate prelegal study and attainment;  and(C)  adequate study of the law for at least two years, covering the course of study prescribed by the supreme court or the equivalent of that course;(2)  the legal topics to be covered by the course of study and by the examination;(3)  the times and places for holding the examination;(4)  the manner of conducting the examination;(5)  the grades necessary for licensing;  and(6)  any other matter consistent with this chapter desirable to make the issuance of a license to practice law evidence of good character and fair capacity and attainment and proficiency in the knowledge of law.(a-1)  In adopting rules on eligibility for examination for a license to practice law, the supreme court shall ensure that no rule violates Chapter 110, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.(b)  The supreme court shall adopt rules necessary to administer its functions and to govern the administration of the Board of Law Examiners' functions relating to the licensing of lawyers.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 37), Sec. 7(2), eff. June 7, 2019.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 985, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 303), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 37), Sec. 7(2), eff. June 7, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 82.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.023. Declaration of Intention to Study Law

Sec. 82.023.  DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO STUDY LAW.  (a)  Each person intending to apply for admission to the bar must file with the Board of Law Examiners, on a form provided by the board, a declaration of intention to study law.(b)  The form for the declaration must clearly identify those conditions of character and fitness that may be investigated by the board and that may result in the denial of the declarant's application to take the examination.(c)  The board shall notify each first-year law student who files the declaration not later than the date established by supreme court rule of the board's decision as to the student's acceptable character and fitness.  The board shall notify all other declarants not later than the date established by supreme court rule whether or not it has determined that the declarant has acceptable character and fitness.(d)  If the board determines that an applicant does not have acceptable character and fitness, the notice of the decision must be accompanied by an analysis of the character investigation that specifies in detail the results of the investigation. The analysis must include an objective list of actions the applicant may take to become qualified for a license to practice law.(e)  If the board determines that an applicant may suffer from chemical dependency, the board shall require the applicant to meet with representatives of the Lawyers' Assistance Program of the State Bar of Texas or a similar program of the state bar and may require the applicant to submit to evaluation by a licensed mental health professional designated by this board.  The board may seek advice and consultation from the Lawyers' Assistance Program of the State Bar of Texas or a similar program of the state bar in designating mental health professionals qualified to conduct evaluations of declarants who may suffer from chemical dependency.(f)  If the board determines that an applicant suffers from chemical dependency, the board shall assist the applicant in working with the Lawyers' Assistance Program of the State Bar of Texas or a similar program of the state bar.(g)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 303), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 576, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 303), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 303), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 82.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.024. Law Study Requirements; Eligibility for Examination

Sec. 82.024.  LAW STUDY REQUIREMENTS;  ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION.  A person who has completed the prescribed study in an approved law school has satisfied the law study requirements for taking the examination for a license to practice law and is eligible to take the bar examination.  An approved law school is one that is approved by the supreme court for the time period designated by the court as maintaining the additional standards to retain approval.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 576, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 82.0241 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.0241. Unaccredited Schools of Law

Sec. 82.0241.  UNACCREDITED SCHOOLS OF LAW.  All matters relating to licensing of persons who were enrolled at unaccredited schools of law in this state are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the State of Texas.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 485, Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 82.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.027. Application for Examination

Sec. 82.027.  APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION.  (a)  Each applicant to take a bar examination must file an application with the Board of Law Examiners not later than the date established by supreme court rule and pay the fee established by supreme court rule.(b)  The application must include a statement certifying that since the filing of the applicant's original declaration of intention to study law, the applicant:(1)  has not been formally charged with any violation of law, excluding:(A)  cases that have been dismissed for reasons other than technical defects in the charging instrument;(B)  cases in which the applicant has been found not guilty;(C)  minor traffic violations;(D)  cases in which the record of arrest or conviction was expunged by court order;(E)  pardoned offenses; and(F)  Class C misdemeanors;(2)  has not been charged with fraud in any legal proceeding; and(3)  has not been involved in civil litigation or bankruptcy proceedings that reasonably bear on the applicant's fitness to practice law.(c)  On a showing of good cause or to prevent hardship, the board may permit an applicant to file an application with the board not later than the date established by supreme court rule on payment of applicable late fees established by supreme court rule.(d)  The filing deadlines and late fees do not apply to an applicant who failed the preceding bar examination.  Any such applicant may take the next examination administered on filing an application with the board and paying the required examination fees not later than the date established by supreme court rule.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 303), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 82.0271 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.0271. Residency or Citizenship Status of Applicant

Sec. 82.0271.  RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP STATUS OF APPLICANT.  A person who has applied to take the bar examination may not be denied admission to the bar examination based on the applicant's lack of:(1)  permanent residency in the United States;  or(2)  United States citizenship.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 576, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 82.0272 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.0272. Testing Accommodations for Applicants With Disabilities

Sec. 82.0272.  TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES.  An applicant who has a physical, mental, or developmental disability may request that the Board of Law Examiners provide testing accommodations on the bar examination.  An applicant whose request is denied may appeal the decision to a committee appointed by, and composed of three or more members of, the board.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 82.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.028. Moral Character and Fitness of Applicant

Sec. 82.028.  MORAL CHARACTER AND FITNESS OF APPLICANT.  (a)  The Board of Law Examiners may conduct an investigation of the moral character and fitness of each applicant for a license.(b)  The board may contract with public or private entities for investigative services relating to the moral character and fitness of applicants.(c)  The board may not recommend denial of a license and the supreme court may not deny a license to an applicant because of a deficiency in the applicant's moral character or fitness unless:(1)  the board finds a clear and rational connection between a character trait of the applicant and the likelihood that the applicant would injure a client or obstruct the administration of justice if the applicant were licensed to practice law;  or(2)  the board finds a clear and rational connection between the applicant's present mental or emotional condition and the likelihood that the applicant will not discharge properly the applicant's responsibilities to a client, a court, or the legal profession if the applicant is licensed to practice law.(d)  The board shall limit its investigation under this section to those areas clearly related to the applicant's moral character and present fitness to practice law.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 82.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.029. Release of Bar Examination Results

Sec. 82.029.  RELEASE OF BAR EXAMINATION RESULTS.  (a)  On request of a law school that is conducting research on the achievement of the law school's students or graduates on the Texas bar examination, the Board of Law Examiners shall provide the law school with information concerning the results of a bar examination and the achievement of particular applicants on the examination, including examination results disaggregated by section or portion of the examination and any relevant statistics related to the results of the examination.(b)  An applicant may request that the board not release the applicant's identity to a law school that requests information under Subsection (a).  The board shall grant the applicant's request if the applicant:(1)  sends the request to the board by certified mail or a comparable mailing method that provides proof of delivery;  and(2)  makes the request before the applicant takes the bar examination.(c)  A law school that receives information from the board under Subsection (a) is subject to any restriction on the release of the information under federal or state law.(d)  Notwithstanding any other law, information that the board provides to a law school under Subsection (a) is confidential and may not be disclosed under any law related to open records or public information.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 82.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.030. Board Assessment of Moral Character and Fitness

Sec. 82.030.  BOARD ASSESSMENT OF MORAL CHARACTER AND FITNESS.  (a)  The Board of Law Examiners shall assess each applicant's moral character and fitness based on:(1)  the investigation of character and fitness performed after the filing of the declaration of intention to study law; and(2)  the filing of the application required by Section 82.027 and the board's investigation into the accuracy and completeness of the application.(b)  If the board determines that the applicant does not have the requisite good moral character and fitness, the board, not later than the 150th day after the day on which the application is filed, shall furnish the applicant an analysis of the character investigation that specifies in detail the results of the investigation. The analysis must include an objective list of actions the applicant may take to become qualified for a license to practice law.(c)  If the board determines that an applicant may suffer from chemical dependency, the board shall require the applicant to submit to evaluation by a licensed mental health professional designated by the board.  The board may seek advice and consultation from the Lawyers' Assistance Program of the State Bar of Texas or a similar program of the state bar in designating mental health professionals qualified to conduct evaluations of applicants who may suffer from chemical dependency.(d)  If the board determines that an applicant suffers from chemical dependency, the board shall assist the applicant in working with the Lawyers' Assistance Program of the State Bar of Texas or a similar program of the state bar.(e)  The board may not deny an applicant the opportunity to take the bar examination solely because the applicant:(1)  suffers or appears to suffer from chemical dependency;  or(2)  has been convicted of or is on community supervision for a first offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated under Section 49.04, Penal Code, or intoxication assault committed while operating a motor vehicle under Section 49.07, Penal Code.(f)  Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 303), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.(g)  Subject to supreme court adoption by rule, the board shall define "chemical dependency."|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 576, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 14.33, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 303), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 303), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 82.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.033. Fees

Sec. 82.033.  FEES.  (a)  The supreme court shall set the fee for the investigation of the moral character and fitness of each candidate at an amount that does not exceed $150.  The candidate must pay the investigation fee to the Board of Law Examiners at the time it is requested by the board.(b)  The supreme court shall set the fee for any examination given by the board at an amount that does not exceed $150.  The candidate must pay the fee to the board at the time the candidate applies for examination.(c)  The supreme court may set an application fee for foreign attorneys at an amount that does not exceed $700.(d)  The supreme court may set reasonable fees for additional services provided by the board, but the fee for any single additional service, other than the late fee for an examination application, may not exceed $150.(e)  The fees set by the supreme court must be sufficient to pay all costs of the board, including staff salaries, compensation to members of the board, and costs of investigation and administering the examinations, so that state general revenue funds are not necessary to operate the board.(f)  The board may adopt rules that provide for waiving or lowering for indigent persons a fee required by this section.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 532 (S.B. 303), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 82.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.034. Use of Funds

Sec. 82.034.  USE OF FUNDS.  Fees received by the Board of Law Examiners shall be deposited in a fund established by the supreme court.  The fund may be used only to administer the functions of the supreme court and the board relating to the licensing of lawyers.  The fund shall be used as directed by the supreme court and under supreme court rules.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Govt Code § 82.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.035. Audit; Financial Report

Sec. 82.035.  AUDIT;  FINANCIAL REPORT.  (a)  The financial transactions of the Board of Law Examiners are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321.(b)  The board shall file annually with the supreme court, the governor, and the presiding officer of each house of the legislature a copy of the annual financial report prepared by the board under Section 2101.011.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 584, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 576, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 82.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.036. Foreign Attorneys

Sec. 82.036.  FOREIGN ATTORNEYS.  The supreme court shall make such rules and regulations as to admitting attorneys from other jurisdictions to practice law in this state as it shall deem proper and just.  All such attorneys shall be required to furnish satisfactory proof as to good moral character.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 576, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Govt Code § 82.0361 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 2 - Judicial Branch|Subtitle G - Attorneys|Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys|Subchapter B. Licensing of Attorneys|Section 82.0361. Nonresident Attorney Fee

Sec. 82.0361.  NONRESIDENT ATTORNEY FEE.  (a)  In this section, "nonresident attorney" means a person who resides in and is licensed to practice law in another state but who is not a member of the State Bar of Texas.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (e), a nonresident attorney requesting permission to participate in proceedings in a court in this state shall pay a fee of $250 for each case in which the attorney is requesting to participate.  The attorney shall pay the fee to the Board of Law Examiners before filing with the applicable court a motion requesting permission to participate in proceedings in that court as provided by rules adopted by the supreme court.(c)  Fees under this section shall be collected in the same manner as other fees collected by the Board of Law Examiners.  The board shall remit the fees collected under this section to the comptroller not later than the 10th day after the end of each calendar quarter.(d)  The comptroller shall deposit the fees received under this section to the credit of the basic civil legal services account of the judicial fund for use in programs approved by the supreme court that provide basic civil legal services to the indigent.(e)  The supreme court may adopt rules to waive or reduce the fee required by this section for a nonresident attorney who seeks to represent an indigent person in proceedings in a court in this state.(f)  A nonresident attorney who files a motion requesting permission to participate in proceedings in a court in this state shall provide to that court proof of payment of the fee required by this section.  The supreme court by rule shall prescribe the method of proof.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 221, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|