Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure

Preamble

• Preamble

I GENERAL RULES

• 1.01 Citation

• 1.02 Objective of the Rules

• 1.03 Construction of the Rules

• 1.04 Integration and Concurrent Application of the Rules

• 1.05 Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct

• 1.06 Definitions

II THE DISTRICT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEES

• 2.01 Disciplinary Districts and Grievance Committee Subdistricts

• 2.02 Composition of Members

• 2.03 Time for Appointment and Terms

• 2.04 Organizational Meeting of Grievance Committees

• 2.05 Oath of Committee Members

• 2.06 Assignment of Committee Members

• 2.07 Duties of Committees

• 2.08 Expenses

• 2.09 Notice to Parties

• 2.10 Classification of Inquiries and Complaints

• 2.11 Venue

• 2.12 Investigation and Determination of Just Cause

• 2.13 Summary Disposition Setting

• 2.14 Proceeding Upon a Determination of Just Cause

• 2.15 Election

• 2.16 Confidentiality

• 2.17 Evidentiary Hearings

• 2.18 Imposition of Sanctions

• 2.19 Terms of Judgment

• 2.20 Restitution

• 2.21 Notice of Decision

• 2.22 Post Judgment Motions

• 2.23 Probated Suspension - Revocation Procedure

• 2.24 Appeals by Respondent or Commission:

• 2.25 No Supersedeas

• 2.26 Disposition on Appeal

• 2.27 Remand to Statewide Grievance Committee Panel

• 2.28 Appeal to Supreme Court of Texas

III TRIAL IN DISTRICT COURT

• 3.01 Disciplinary Petition

• 3.02 Assignment of Judge

• 3.03 Filing, Service and Venue

• 3.04 Answer of the Respondent

• 3.05 Discovery

• 3.06 Trial by Jury

• 3.07 Trial Setting

• 3.08 Additional Rules of Procedure in the Trial of Disciplinary Actions

• 3.09 Judgment

• 3.10 Imposition on Sanctions

• 3.11 Terms of Judgment

• 3.12 Restitution

• 3.13 Probation Suspension - Revocation Procedure

• 3.14 No Supersedeas

• 3.15 Exemption from Cost and Appeal Bond

• 3.16 Appeals

IV THE COMMISSION FOR LAWYER DISCIPLINE

• 4.01 Composition and Membership

• 4.02 Appointment and Terms

• 4.03 Initial Appointments

• 4.04 Oath of Committee Members

• 4.05 Chair

• 4.06 Duties and Authority of the Commission

• 4.07 Meetings

• 4.08 Funding

• 4.09 Open Meetings and Open Records

V CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL

• 5.01 Selection

• 5.02 Duties

• 5.03 Accountability

VI PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ACCESS

• 6.01 Availability of Materials

• 6.02 Public and Media Inquiries

• 6.03 Telephone Inquiries

• 6.04 Abstracts of Appeals

• 6.05 Report to the Clerk of the Supreme Court

• 6.06 Court and Board of Disciplinary Appeals Opinions

• 6.07 Publication of Disciplinary Results

• 6.08 Access to Confidential Information

VII BOARD OF DISCIPLINARY APPEALS

• 7.01 Membership

• 7.02 Initial Appointments

• 7.03 Election of Officers

• 7.04 Oath of Committee Members

• 7.05 Quorum

• 7.06 Compensation and Expenses

• 7.07 Recusal and Disqualification of Members

• 7.08 Powers and Duties

• 7.09 Meetings

• 7.10 Conference Calls

• 7.11 Judicial Review

• 7.12 Open Meetings and Open Records

VIII COMPULSORY DISCIPLINE

• 8.01 Generally

• 8.02 Conclusive Evidence

• 8.03 Commencement of Suit

• 8.04 Procedure

• 8.05 Disbarment

• 8.06 Suspension

• 8.07 Early Termination

• 8.08 No Supersedeas

IX RECIPROCAL DISCIPLINE

• 9.01 Orders From Other Jurisdictions

• 9.02 Notice to the Respondent

• 9.03 Discipline to be Imposed

• 9.04 Defenses

X RESIGNATION IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE

• 10.01 Disciplinary Resignation

• 10.02 Response of Chief Disciplinary Counsel

• 10.03 Effect of Filing

• 10.04 Acceptance of Resignation and Notification

• 10.05 Effect of Resignation

XI REINSTATEMENT AFTER DISBARMENT OR RESIGNATION

• 11.01 Eligibility and Venue

• 11.02 Petition for Reinstatement

• 11.03 Burden of Proof

• 11.04 Notice and Procedure

• 11.05 Relevant Factors to be Considered

• 11.06 Judgment and Conditions

• 11.07 Appeal and Readmission

• 11.08 Repetitioning

XII DISABILITY SUSPENSION

• 12.01 Grounds for Suspension

• 12.02 Procedure

• 12.03 District Disability Committee

• 12.04 Board of Disciplinary Appeals' Responsibilities

• 12.05 Effect on Limitations

• 12.06 Reinstatement After Disability Suspension

• 12.07 Appeals

XIII CESSATION OF PRACTICE

• 13.01 Notice of Attorney's Cessation of Practice

• 13.02 Assumption of Jurisdiction

• 13.03 Hearing and Order on Application to Assume Jurisdiction

XIV INTERIM SUSPENSION

• 14.01 Irreparable Harm to Clients

• 14.02 Burden of Proof and Evidentiary Standard

XV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

• 15.01 Enforcement of Judgments

• 15.02 Effect of Related Litigation

• 15.03 Effect on Related Litigation

• 15.04 Effect of Delay or Settlement by Complainant

• 15.05 Effect of Time Limitations

• 15.06 Limitations, Rules and Exceptions

• 15.07 Residence

• 15.08 Privilege

• 15.09 Immunity

• 15.10 Maintenance of Funds or Other Property Held for Clients and Others

• 15.11 Restrictions on Imposition of Certain Sanctions