Do I qualify for a waiver if I am deployed later in the year, after I have paid dues?
How do I contact the Membership Department for more information regarding annual dues waivers?
Do I qualify for a waiver of my annual
dues?
Attorneys serving in the U. S. Armed Forces performing services in a
Combat Zone (as designated by an Executive Order of the President of
the United States) and who will not practice law in Texas during this
time period are eligible to be considered for a waiver of annual bar
dues for each fiscal year designated in the order.
The Supreme Court of Texas has inherent authority to regulate the practice of law, and the authority to set member dues. All requests for waivers submitted to the State Bar Membership Department will be forwarded to the Supreme Court. If a waiver is granted by the Supreme Court, it will be for any "dues year" in which that member is serving in a combat zone. The member should notify the Bar upon the member's release from duty in a combat zone, and the dues obligations will be reactivated commencing the "next bar year".
How do I request a waiver of annual
dues?
Click
here to print the Active Military Dues Waiver form to be
exempt from annual dues. Complete the form and send to the Membership
Department along with your military assignment orders. You may email,
fax or mail your request.
Email requests can be sent to:
combatzone@texasbar.com
Our mailing address is:
State Bar of Texas
Membership Dept.
P. O. Box 12487
Austin, TX, 78711
Or fax to:
(512) 427-4124
What if my deployment orders are
extended?
If your deployment orders change and you are able to notify us, please
let us know. Otherwise, we will not change your military waiver
status until you notify us upon your release from duty in a Combat
Zone.
Do I qualify for a waiver if I am
deployed later in the year, after I have paid dues?
If you have already paid your dues for the current fiscal year, your
dues will not be refunded. However, your annual dues will be waived
for any subsequent fiscal year(s) as designated in your deployment
orders.
How do I contact the Membership
Department for more information regarding annual dues
waivers?
You can contact the Membership via email, phone, fax or mail.
Email requests can be sent to:
combatzone@texasbar.com
Our phone is:
(800) 204-2222, ext. 1383
Our fax number is:
(512) 427-4124.
Our mailing address is:
State Bar of Texas
Membership Dept.
P. O. Box 12487
Austin, TX 78711
Express mail should be sent to:
State Bar of Texas
Membership Dept.
1414 Colorado, Fifth Floor
Austin, TX 78701
Do I qualify for an exemption from
MCLE requirements?
Attorneys who are also active-duty armed services personnel are
eligible for an exemption from the full 15-hour MCLE requirement.
Active Texas attorneys who qualify for and claim the military exemption
retain their eligibility to practice law in Texas.
How do I request an MCLE
exemption?
To request a military exemption from your MCLE Requirements, please
log into your My Bar Page and click “View/Report MCLE
Hours”. Then click “Edit” next to your MCLE Status.
Choose the Military Exemption under “I qualify for an
exemption…” and then click Submit.
How do I renew my MCLE military
exemption?
The military exemption will remain on your record until you request
removal. Military attorneys need to request removal of the exemption
when they leave active-duty or retire from the military. To remove the
exemption, please send a written request to the MCLE Department at mcle@texasbar.com.
For additional information regarding MCLE Exemptions,
please contact MCLE at (512) 427-1806 or by
email at mcle@texasbar.com.
Please include your name and bar number in your email.
MCLE regular mail :
State Bar of Texas
MCLE Department
P.O. BOX 13007
Austin, TX 78711-3007
MCLE express mail:
State Bar of Texas
MCLE Department
1414 Colorado Street, Fifth Floor
Austin, TX 78701