FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2026
Contact: Rebecca Johnson
Public Affairs Director, State Bar of Texas
512-427-1714, rebecca.johnson@texasbar.com
State Bar of Texas statement regarding Maine aviation accident
Following Sunday night's fatal crash of a private plane reportedly connected to the Houston law firm of Arnold & Itkin at Maine's Bangor Interntional Airport, the State Bar of Texas released this statement:
"The leadership and staff of the State Bar of Texas are mourning the loss of life from this tragic incident in Maine. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to our colleagues in Houston, and to the families and friends of the victims," State Bar President Santos Vargas said.
The State Bar currently cannot confirm the identities of any victims until further information becomes available from relevant authorities.
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