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(Tex. R. Disciplinary P., reprinted in Tex. Govt Code Ann,. tit. 2, subtit. G app. (Vernon Supp. 1995)
Preamble
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
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 Grievances
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 Terms of Judgment
2.19 Restitution
2.20 Notice of Decision
2.21 Post Judgment Motions
2.22 Probated Suspension - Revocation Procedure
2.23 Appeals by Respondent or Commission:
2.24 No Supersedeas
2.25 Disposition on Appeal
2.26 Remand to Statewide Grievance Committee Panel
2.27 Appeal to Supreme Court of Texas
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 Terms of Judgment
3.11 Restitution
3.12 Probation Suspension - Revocation Procedure
3.13 No Supersedeas
3.14 Exemption from Cost and Appeal Bond
3.15 Appeals
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
5.01 Selection
5.02 Duties
5.03 Accountability
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
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
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
9.01 Orders From Other Jurisdictions
9.02 Notice to the Respondent
9.03 Discipline to be Imposed
9.04 Defenses
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
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
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
13.01 Notice of Attorney's Cessation of Practice
13.02 Assumption of Jurisdiction
13.03 Hearing and Order on Application to Assume Jurisdiction
14.01 Irreparable Harm to Clients
14.02 Burden of Proof and Evidentiary Standard
15.01 Purpose and Nature of Sanctions
15.02 General Factors to be Considered in Imposing Sanctions
15.03 Imposition of Sanctions
15.04 Violations of Duties Owed to Clients
15.05 Violations of Duties Owed to the Legal System
15.06 Violations of Duties Owed to the Public
15.07 Violations of Other Duties as a Professional
15.08 Prior Discipline Orders
15.09 Aggravation and Mitigation
16.01 Grievance Referral Program
16.02 Eligibility
16.03 Procedure
16.04 Reporting
17.01 Enforcement of Judgments
17.02 Effect of Related Litigation
17.03 Effect on Related Litigation
17.04 Effect of Delay or Settlement by Complainant
17.05 Effect of Time Limitations
17.06 Limitations, General Rule and Exceptions
17.07 Residence
17.08 Privilege
17.09 Immunity
17.10 Maintenance of Funds or Other Property Held for Clients and Others
Appendix A
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