08/01/2026
Update from the 2024 article: Texas Proposal: The Texas Supreme Court is reviewing a proposal to let qualified nonlawyer paraprofessionals offer limited legal services to low-income residents. Read more about it in the ABA Journal
Update: Chronology and Current StatusPreliminary Approval: The court issued preliminary rules in August 2024, which were initially slated to take effect on December 1, 2024.Public Comment Period: The court collected extensive feedback from Texas lawyers, judges, and legal organizations through November 1, 2024. The State Bar of Texas and groups like the Family Law Section submitted formalized feedback and concerns.Indefinite Postponement: To give due consideration to the high volume of public comments received, the Supreme Court officially ordered a delay. As of August 2026, the court has not set a new effective date or issued a finalized order to launch the program.
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