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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 891 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to State Bar of Texas elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 129 87-3 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the sunset review date for the State Bar of Texas.
Filed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1020 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 435 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to volunteer practice by an inactive member of the State Bar of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1700 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
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
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
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
HB 3915 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to barratry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HB 606 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the regulation of attorneys.
House: Government Organization
Coauthor authorized
HB 714 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to regulation of attorneys.
House: Government Organization
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
SB 280 66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to regulation of attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HR 680 62-0 (1971)
Author: Tupper, Jr., Charles | et. al.
Commending the State Bar of Texas on their annual convention.
HB 143 61-0 (1969)
Author: Nugent, James E. | et. al.
Relating to amending the State Bar Act.
SB 103 61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the State Bar Act.
SB 108 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to amending the State Bar Act.
HCR 66 59-0 (1965)
Author: Markgraf, Jim
Recommending an education program on effects of dangerous drugs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HB 98 46-0 (1939)
Author: Howard, George Francis | et. al.
Relating to the creation and defining the powers of the State Bar.
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.
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.
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
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.
