February 2026 | Vol. 89, No. 2
The 1876 Constitution
Taking stock of our state’s
most important legal
document.
—PLUS
Delegation strategies for scalable law firm growth.
Features
A
Chance for the Public, the Bar, and the Bench to Reclaim Our
150-Year-Old Constitution
Taking stock of our state’s most important legal document.
Written by Evan A. Young
Celebrating
a Milestone
A special viewing of the Texas Constitution, which was adopted 150
years ago.
The
1876 Texas Constitution
A retrospective on its sesquicentennial birthday.
Written by William J. Basileios Chriss
Life
Care Planners in Personal Injury Litigation
Some challenges and solutions.
Written by Travis Livermore
[OPINION]
U.S.
Immigration Courts
Impacts, realities, and pathways to stronger legal practice.
Written by Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez
[OPINION]
The
Complexity of Immigration Law
Vetting and zealous representation challenges.
Written by Kathleen Campbell Walker
Habeas
Corpus
A critical tool in immigration detention litigation.
Written by Cynthia Milian and Stephanie Diaz
State Bar of Texas 2026-2027 Proposed Combined Budget Public Hearing
Supreme Court
of Texas and Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Order
Final Approval of New Texas Rule of Evidence 412.
Supreme Court
of Texas Order
Order Adopting New Rule 10.35 of the Rules of the Judicial
Branch Certification Commission.
Supreme Court
of Texas Order
Final Approval of Amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate
Procedure 9, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, and 64.
Committee
on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda Proposed Rule
Changes
Rule 1.06W Definitions.
Committee
on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda Proposed Rule
Changes
Rule 2.12. Investigation and Determination of Just Cause.
Miscellany
Executive
Director’s Page
After the Freeze, Legal Aid Is a Lifeline
Written by Trey Apffel
President’s
Page
A Constitution That Endures: 150 Years of Law in Texas
Written by Santos Vargas
State
Bar Director Spotlight
Lowell A. Keig
Legal
Tech
Avoiding Punitive Damages After a Data Breach
What Texas SB 2610 means for
businesses and law firms.
Written by Majo Castro
TYLA
President’s Page
Mejor Sola Que Mal Acompañada
Finding Good Company Through Our Local Affiliates
Written by Alyson A. Martinez
Solo/Small
Firm
Start the Year Strong
Delegation strategies for scalable law firm growth.
Written by Ruby L. Powers
