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 2103
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills
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 303
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills|SUPREME COURT
HB 2446
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study and report on online law schools and on the licensing of attorneys who obtain degrees through online or correspondence law schools or who become licensed through other nontraditional methods.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
DISTANCE EDUCATION|Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--State Coordination|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Labor--Workforce Development|LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 363
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to prohibited exemptions from state bar examination requirements for attorneys who hold law licenses issued by certain other states.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|SUPREME COURT
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
HB 4575
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an exemption from accreditation for certain private postsecondary educational institutions offering professional law degrees in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|SUPREME COURT
HB 1331
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the public posting or other display of Texas bar examination results.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers
SB 1122
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the Board of Law Examiners board member compensation.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 462
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection of a fee from certain nonresident attorneys requesting permission to participate in proceedings in a Texas court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--Administration|Courts--Civil Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers
HB 1578
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset Bills
SB 266
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners and to eligiblity for taking the examination for a license to practice law.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset Bills
HB 221
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the appointment of members to the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 854
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Board of Law Examiners and to the function of the board and the state supreme court concerning the licensing of attorneys.
House: Government Organization
1st Printing sent to Calendars
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|Sunset Bills
SB 359
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Board of Law Examiners and to the functions of the board and the state supreme court concerning the licensing of attorneys.
House: Government Organization Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|Sunset Bills|SUPREME COURT
HB 742
66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to regulation of lawyers by the Supreme Court Board of Law Examiners.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset Bills|SUPREME COURT
HB 1182
66-0 (1979)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to compensation of the members of the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1380
66-0 (1979)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the regulation of lawyers by the Supreme Court and the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Subcommittee on State Bar & Good Neighbor Com.
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|SUPREME COURT
SB 281
66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Lalor, Lance
Relating to regulation of lawyers by the Supreme Court and the Board of Law Examiners.
House: Government Organization Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset Bills|SUPREME COURT
SB 1091
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to regulation of lawyers by the Supreme Court and the Board of Law Examiners.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|SUPREME COURT
HB 1304
65-0 (1977)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the membership of the Board of Law Examiners and the fee for a bar examination.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 729
65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to the membership of the Board of Law Examiners and the fee for a bar examination.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 567
38-0 (1923)
Author: McFarlane, William Doddridge | et. al.
Relating to making provisions regulating the licensing of Attorneys at Law in the State of Texas and prescribing their qualifications.
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|SUPREME COURT
SB 296
34-0 (1915)
Author: Morrow, Wright Chalfant
Relating to repealing a certain Statute creating a Central Board of Law Examiners, defining their powers and duties, providing for the examination of applicants for admission to the bar.
LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Lawyers|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed