TYLA President Hisham Masri Wants You to Vote in the State Bar Elections
TYLA President Hisham Masri wants you to vote in the 2025 TYLA and State Bar elections and exercise the privilege of self-regulation in the legal profession!
“We have fantastic lawyers across the state who spent this year campaigning to earn your ...
TYLA President-elect Alyson Martinez Wants You to Vote in the State Bar Elections
TYLA President-elect Alyson Martinez wants you to vote in the 2025 TYLA and State Bar elections.
In this video, she encourages Texas lawyers to read the candidates’ visions and “make your voice heard this election.”
Vote at texasbar.com/elect...
State Bar of Texas Officers Want You to Vote in the State Bar Election
State Bar of Texas Immediate Past President Cindy Tisdale and Immediate Past Board Chair Kennon Lily Wooten want you to “rock the vote” in this year’s State Bar election.
Voting is simple, quick, and online only.
Vote at texasbar.com/electio...
Cleared for Takeoff: Navigating Aviation Law in 2025 (Preview)
Aviation law covers more than just planes. ⚖️✈️
You may have heard the question, “What happens when a plane crashes?” What about the not-so-common questions such as “Can your neighbor fly their drone into your yard,” or “How is AI...
2025-2026 President-elect Candidates Want You to Vote in the State Bar Elections
State Bar of Texas president-elect candidates Deborah L. Cordova and G. David Smith, and TYLA president-elect candidates Ashton Barrineau Butcher and Armin Salek are encouraging all Texas lawyers to make their voices heard in the 2025 TYLA & State Ba...
It’s Time to Cast Your Vote (April 2025 Executive Director’s Page)
In the April issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel encourages Texas lawyers to exercise their right to vote in the State Bar elections.
Read the Executive Director’s Page here: tinyurl.com/tbjedapril25
Get to know the candidates: Messages from State Bar of Texas 2025-2026 president-elect candidates Deborah L. Cordova and G. David Smith.
Voting takes place from April 1 to April 30.
Learn more about the State Bar of Texas elections - texasbar.com/...
2025-2026 State Bar of Texas President-elect Candidate Forum
State Bar of Texas president-elect candidates Deborah L. Cordova and G. David Smith answered members' questions during a live, virtual candidate forum on March 25, 2025, moderated by Immediate Past President Cindy Tisdale and Immediate Past Board Cha...
Why Your Legal Arguments Fail (And How to Fix Them) (Preview - State Bar of Texas Podcast)
Struggling to get your point across without making the situation awkward? Effective communication is key as a legal professional, whether in court, work, or daily life.
In the March episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, Texas board-certified tr...
Revamped Website Makes TexasBarCLE Better Than Ever (March 2025 Executive Director’s Page)
In the March issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel discusses TexasBarCLE’s launch of a brand-new website, texasbarcle.com, and the State Bar of Texas’ commitment to making high-quality CLE accessible to all its members.
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Comments from 2025-26 Chair of the Board candidates
During the January 2025 State Bar of Texas Board of Directors meeting, Board Chair Paul K. Stafford announced the six 2025-2026 chair of the board candidates. After the announcement, each candidate was given up to five minutes to make comments to the...
Revisit the Top 10 Appellate Mistakes in Trial Courts (Preview - State Bar of Texas Podcast)
What’s the biggest trial mistake that can ruin an appeal? 🤔
It might not be what you think. In this rebroadcast, Elaina Einhorn and Melissa Lorber join Rocky Dhir to discuss the most common errors that can jeopardize an appeal before it even st...
Comments from 2025-2026 President-elect Candidates
During the January 2025 State Bar of Texas Board of Directors meeting, 2025-2026 president-elect candidates, Deborah Cordova and G. David Smith, made comments to the board. Both candidates explained the initiatives they plan to pursue if elected.
Yo...
The Presentation of Resolutions to Retired Judge Lora Livingston and Bruce Bower
During the January 2025 State Bar of Texas Board of Directors meeting, State Bar President Steve Benesh presented resolutions to retired Judge Lora Livingston and Austin attorney Bruce P. Bower.
Judge Livingston is a 41-year member of the State Bar ...
Do You Pro Bono? Let Us Know! (February 2025 Executive Director’s Page)
In the February issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel discusses Texas lawyers’ pro bono service and wants you to report your pro bono hours so the State Bar can showcase the contributions from lawyers across the state.
Rea...
A Wealth of Information in Easy Reach (January 2025 Executive Director’s Page)
In the January issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel shares a resource for statistics on the state of the legal profession in Texas. tinyurl.com/edjanuary25
A Justice’s Legacy: A Conversation with Chief Justice Nathan Hecht (Preview)
Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht, the longest-serving member in the history of the Supreme Court of Texas, joins host Rocky Dhir to reflect on his incredible career ahead of his retirement.
From his early career path to his groundbreaking efforts to im...
2024 in Review (December 2024 Executive Director’s Page)
In the December issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel shares some of the top developments at the State Bar of Texas in 2024.
Read the Executive Director’s Page here: tinyurl.com/eddecember24
#LegalReads #YearInReview
Ethics at Your Fingertips (November 2024 Executive Director’s Page)
In the November issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel shares the ethics resources that are available to attorneys.
“As attorneys, we all know we must follow the rules of professional conduct. But that’s just a minimum. A...
How to Navigate Legal Mistakes with Integrity and Transparency (Preview)
At the 2024 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Scott C. Skelton’s session on the ethical handling of mistakes in legal practice was immensely helpful to attendees. Rocky Dhir welcomes Scott to the podcast to discuss his session and get more details...
Public Comments Encouraged on Court's Paraprofessional Order (Oct. 2024 Executive Director's Page)
In the October issue of the Texas Bar Journal, State Bar of Texas Executive Director Trey Apffel reminds members of the bar that from now through November 1, Texas lawyers have a chance to provide comments on the Supreme Court of Texas’ proposed ru...
What Really Happens After a Trial: Taking A Closer Look at Post-Conviction Law (Preview)
In the latest episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast with Legal Talk Network, Co-Director of the Capital Punishment Center at The University of Texas School of Law discusses death penalty litigation and post-conviction representation.
Listen to t...
New Free Benefit Helps With Trust Compliance and More (September 2024 Executive Director’s Page)
In the September issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel discusses Smokeball Bill, the State Bar’s newest free member benefit that helps lawyers stay compliant with trust accounting and billing. tinyurl.com/edseptember24
The Untold Stories of Attorney Clarence Darrow (Preview - State Bar of Texas Podcast)
Entertainment lawyer Mike Farris joins host Rocky Dhir to discuss untold stories of attorney Clarence Darrow on the August episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast.
Listen to it here: https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/state-bar-texas/2024/08/t...
Looking Ahead to the Annual Meeting (June 2024 Executive Director’s Page)
In the June issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel discusses the 2024 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting and gives reasons to be excited to attend this year’s CLE and networking event.
Read it here: tinyurl.com/edjune24
2024 Rules Vote: Understanding the Proposed Disciplinary Rule Changes
Texas lawyers were called upon to exercise their right of self-governance in April 2024 by voting on proposed amendments to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. The ballot included 12 separat...
(Recorded June 2023)
Former Secretary of State James Baker III is widely acknowledged as a master negotiator. In this interview, Secretary Baker joins State Bar of Texas Executive Director Trey Apffel at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public ...
In the May issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel discusses the history and benefits of LeadershipSBOT and encourages lawyers to nominate a candidate for the program.
Read it here: tinyurl.com/edmay24
#LegalReads
Get to know the candidates: Messages from State Bar of Texas 2024-2025 president-elect candidates Denise Scofield and Santos Vargas.
Voting takes place from April 1 to April 30.
Learn more about the State Bar of Texas elections - texasbar.com/elect...
A Busy Month for Self-Governance (April 2024 Executive Director’s Page)
In the April issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel encourages active members of the bar to vote in bar elections and on the 12 proposed disciplinary rule amendments. tinyurl.com/edapril24
#LegalReads #SBOTelections
Get to know the candidates: Messages from State Bar of Texas 2023-2024 president-elect candidates Santos Vargas and Denise Scofield.
Voting takes place from April 1 to April 30.
Learn more about the State Bar of Texas elections - texasbar.com/elect...
Investing in Our Bar’s Future (March 2024 Executive Director’s Page)
In the March issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel discusses the State Bar’s long history of responsible fiscal management and investing in the bar’s future.
Read the Executive Director’s Page here: tinyurl.com/edmarch...
Connecting Lawyers With Career Opportunities (February 2024 Executive Director’s Page)
In the February issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel discusses the value the Texas Bar Career Center offers lawyers seeking jobs and legal employers hiring for open positions.
Read the Executive Director’s Page here: tiny...
2024 Rules Vote Referendum (Voting starts April 1)
Texas lawyers will decide on 12 proposed rule amendments addressing the
following subjects:
A. Terminology
B. Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
C. Conflict of Interest: Former Client
D. Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
E...
Your TBJ, POST-BOUDREAUX (January 2024 Executive Director’s Page)
In the January issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel writes about the 5th Circuit’s Boudreaux decision and how it impacts bar journal content.
Read the Executive Director’s Page here: tinyurl.com/edjanuary24
The State Bar of Texas Jury Service Committee is warning the public against criminals that would seek to make them victims of scams that are becoming increasingly common. Individuals, pretending to be local law enforcement officers, are calling citiz...
Grading the Texas Bar Journal (December 2023 Executive Director’s Page)
In the December issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel discusses the Texas Bar Journal’s readership survey results, how the publication can improve, and more.
Read the Executive Director’s Page here: tinyurl.com/eddecembe...
75 Years of Benefit Experience (November 2023 Executive Director’s Page)
In the November issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel explains the evolution of the insurance benefits offered to members of the State Bar of Texas.
Read the Executive Director’s Page here: tinyurl.com/ednovember23
*The 2...
State Bars by The Numbers (October 2023 Executive Director’s Column)
In the October Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel shares statistics showing differences in active members, dues, full-time staff, total budget, and the total cost to practice in the state among the four largest bars in the nation.
Rea...
Overview of the Succession Planning Toolkit (September 2023 Executive Director’s column)
In the September issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Executive Director Trey Apffel gives an overview of the succession planning toolkit.
The toolkit is a comprehensive guide that includes resources on everything from designating a custodian to plannin...
Serving on a Jury: Jury Service: Your Call to Duty
What happens if I am chosen to serve on the jury? Watch this video to understand how the day, or days, will proceed and what is expected of jurors. You might even learn some new vocabulary.
Jury Service: Your Call to Duty - When citizens receiv...
Watch this video to learn about the qualifications for serving on a jury, tips for preparing for your day and an explanation of the voir dire process.
Jury Service: Your Call to Duty - When citizens receive a jury summons for the first time, they...
The History of Juries: Jury Service: Your Call to Duty
Serving on a jury can seem like a burden. Watch this video to understand why our founders fought to establish this principle as a protection against tyranny.
Jury Service: Your Call to Duty - When citizens receive a jury summons for the first time...
What do you do when you get a jury summons? This video introduces the series by poses questions such as, “How long will it take?” and “What if I can’t afford to take off work?”
Jury Service: Your Call to Duty - When citizens receive a j...
Texas Legislative Branch - Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide
Students who watch this video will learn how the TX Legislature is organized and the powers of the respective chambers. This is a quick way to learn a great deal about how Texas government works.
Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide provides whitebo...
Texas / US Legislative Branch Comparison - Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide
How does Federalism result in two legislatures governing people in Texas? Watch this video to understand how the TX Legislature and US Congress compare and both work to create laws and represent the people.
Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide provi...
Texas Judicial Branch - Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide
Watch this video to understand how the Texas courts are organized to adjudicate law in the state. Students will be exposed to important vocabulary concepts related to the judicial branch.
Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide provides whiteboard anim...
Texas / US Judicial Branch Comparison - Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide
Texas/US Judicial Comparison: Our federal system of government has created a dual court system. Students who watch this video will understand how the jurisdiction of each works by comparing the US and TX systems.
Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide...
The Texas Executive Branch - Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide
The Texas executive branch is unique in its organization and powers. Students who watch this video will understand just how this portion of the TX state government functions.
Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide provides whiteboard animation videos ...
Supreme Court of Texas Senior Justice Debra H. Lehrmann and Timothy Berg, chair of the Uniform Law Commission Executive Committee, delivered the keynote address at the 2023 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Bench Bar Breakfast on June 23 in Austin.
Chet Garner, the creator, host, and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning Texas travel show The Daytripper, delivered the keynote address at the 2023 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting General Session Luncheon on June 23 in Austin. Also during ...
Former U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr sat down for an interview with Dallas attorney Rocky Dhir during the 2023 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Bar Leaders Recognition Luncheon on June 22 in Austin. Also during the luncheon, local bar leader...
Texas / US Executive Branch Comparison - Texas Civics: A Student's Guide
Our federal system of government has created a dual court system. Students who watch this video will understand how the jurisdiction of each works by comparing the US and TX systems.
Texas Civics: A Student’s Guide provides whiteboard animation...
