July/August 2026 | Vol. 89, No. 7
146TH PRESIDENT OF THE
STATE BAR OF TEXAS G. DAVID SMITH OF ROCKWALL
Features
‘May We Appreciate Every Opportunity’
Texas’ newest attorneys take the oath.
Written by Eric QuituguaThe Texas Law Center Turns 50
The State Bar of Texas celebrates a half-century at its Austin headquarters.
Written by Eric QuituguaBecause They Signed
Aspects of American character—250 years on.
Written by Charles EskridgeFrom the Revolution to Reverse Warrants
What helped inspire the Fourth Amendment is shaping how courts assess digital surveillance today.
Written by Nelson EbaughWhat the Declaration of Independence Asks of Us at 250
A look at a country built on shared principles.
Written by A. Regenold BrightNavigating Discovery Objections Under Rule 193.6
Disclosure pitfalls and trial consequences.
Written by Jillian SchumacherThriving Through Community
State Bar of Texas President G. David Smith on working hard—and chasing your dreams.
Interview by Patricia Busa McConnicoCreating Opportunities
A lawyer and educator’s love for teaching students meets the presidency of the Texas Young Lawyers Association.
Interview by Eric QuituguaSupreme Court of Texas Order
Preliminary Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Civil Procedure 47 and 169.
MiscellanyExecutive Director's Page
AI and the Texas Lawyer: Adoption Is Already Here
Written by Trey ApffelPresident's Page
A Practical Commitment to ‘Bringing It Home’
Written by G. David SmithState Bar Director Spotlight
Steve Alfonso ChiscanoLegal Tech
A Reasonable Expectation of Privacy
Shooting victim did not intend to abandon his dropped phone and its data.
Written by Pierre GrosdidierTYLA President's Page
Have You Met Scrappy?k
Written by Armin SalekSolo/Small Firm
From Practice to Transaction
A law firm owner’s guide to mergers and acquisitions.
Written by Ruby L. PowersPro Bono Spotlight
Cicely Reid
