April 2025 | Vol. 88, No. 4

VOTE

State Bar of Texas President-elect candidates Deborah L. Cordova and G. David Smith discuss the issues.

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The State of the Judiciary in Texas.

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Features

Texas Day of Civility: April 10, 2025
Help keep courtrooms civil.
Written by Manpreet Singh and William G. Hagans

From Law School to Practice
The Texas Young Lawyers Association launches its Texas Law Student Hub.
Written by Eric Quitugua

The State of the Judiciary in Texas
Remarks of Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock as Prepared for Delivery to the 89th Legislature.
Written by Jimmy Blacklock

2025-2026 State Bar President-elect Candidates

The Issues: State Bar of Texas Election 2025

The Issues: Texas Young Lawyers Association Election 2025

Summary of the State Bar of Texas’ Financial Report and 2024 Independent Auditor’s Report for Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2024

Supreme Court of Texas Order
Renewed Emergency Order Regarding Indigent Defense and the Border Security State of Disaster.

Supreme Court of Texas and Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas Order
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 10 and Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.

Ethics Opinion 705

Ethics Opinion 706


Miscellany

Executive Director’s Page
It’s Time to Cast Your Vote!
Written by Trey Apffel

President’s Page
To Coin a Phrase, ‘A Good Reputation Is More Precious Than Gold.’
Written by Steve Benesh

State Bar Director Spotlight
Aaron Z. Tobin

Legal Tech
The Whole of Their Movements Authorities can search Flock databases without a warrant.
Written by Pierre Grosdidier

Legal Milestones
The State Bar of Texas Client Security Fund Celebrates 50 Years The fund reflects the Texas legal community’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the profession and ensuring public trust in legal services.
Written by State Bar of Texas Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel Staff

Ethics Question Of The Month

TYLA President’s Page
The Texas Law Student Hub
Written by Hisham Masri

Solo/Small Firm
Generative AI in Legal Practice
Is it time to make the move?
Written by Ruby L. Powers

Disciplinary Actions

Movers And Shakers

Memorials

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