Texas Bar College

05/22/2026

The State Bar of Texas will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

05/20/2026

04/27/2026

Lawyers in all areas of the law—from appeals to contracts—are being encouraged to incorporate storytelling into their work. Former Texas Bar College Board Director and 20-Year College Fellow, Chad Baruch with Johnston Tobey Baruch, shares his insights in, "The Art of Storytelling for Lawyers". Read more here: https://texasbarcollege.com/storytelling-for-lawyers/

04/22/2026

Complaints about judicial misconduct are common, but valid complaints are highly uncommon. Chris Dove with Beck Redden LLP dives into this topic with his article, "Who Judges the Judges? Judicial Qualification and Recusal". Read more here: https://texasbarcollege.com/who-judges/.

04/17/2026

Enjoy this profile of new member Jose S. Lopez of Houston discussing memorable moments, fun facts, and why he joined Texas Bar College. https://texasbarcollege.com/member-spotlight-jose-lopez/

04/16/2026

Don't miss this webcast co-sponsored by Texas Bar College and TexasBarCLE! Watch from the comfort of you home or office! https://www.texasbarcle.com/new/?TransferTo=FIND328

This program discusses the anatomy of a claim for legal malpractice, including the required elements and limitations periods, malpractice trends and statistics, malpractice areas to watch with a focus on cyber security and artificial intelligence, and tips to avoid common claims. Disciplinary rules and ethics opinions relevant to these issues will be discussed. The presentation will also include important information about the unique aspects of a professional liability policy of insurance, how LPL policies work (as opposed to other insurance) and why attorneys should become insured from day one of their practice until retirement. Register now: https://www.texasbarcle.com/new/?TransferTo=FIND328

10/22/2025

Have you taken indigent defense cases or family protection representation (FPR) appointments? We want to hear from you!

TIDC is conducting a survey to better understand the experiences and motivations of attorneys who accept indigent defense and family protection representation (FPR) appointments.

If you have worked in a public defender's office or taken court-appointed cases in adult criminal defense, juvenile delinquency, or FPR, we invite you to share your insights. Your feedback will help inform policy discussions and strengthen support for attorneys working in public defense across Texas.

The survey closes October 31, 2025.

Access the survey here: https://bit.ly/4pEy9Wl

10/22/2025

🌟 Texas Bar College Member Spotlight 🌟

Meet Judge Don Windle, whose lifelong dedication to justice, education, and community service has left a lasting impact on Denton County and beyond! Learn more here: https://texasbarcollege.com/member-spotlight-donald-windle/

10/13/2025

Become part of a community that raises the bar. Learn more & enroll today: https://texasbarcollege.com/merchandise/membership/

10/08/2025

Dive into Judge John McClellan Marshall's full article, “Rewriting the Constitution: Revolution in 1787 … and Now”, here: texasbarcollege.com/rewriting_the_constitution/! 📝