April 2026 | Vol. 89, No. 4
VOTE
State Bar of Texas president-elect candidates Sarah Clower Keathley and
Ray Thomas discuss their visions for the profession.
Features
2026-2027 State Bar of Texas Legislative Timetable
More
Than Legal Outcomes
Texas Young Lawyers Association President Alyson A. Martinez aims to
promote public service through her signature project.
Interview by Eric Quitugua
2026-2027 State Bar President-elect Candidates
Candidate Q&A: State Bar of Texas Election 2026
Candidate Q&A: Texas Young Lawyers Association Election 2026
Supreme Court
of Texas and Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas Order
Final Approval of New Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 31.8.
Supreme Court
of Texas Order
Final Approval of Amendments to Rule 166a of the Texas Rules of Civil
Procedure.
Miscellany
Executive
Director’s Page
You Can Influence the Future of the Legal Profession in Texas. Vote
in the State Bar Election April 1-30.
Written by Trey Apffel
President’s
Page
From Vision to Impact: 25 Years of the Texas Access to Justice
Commission
Written by Santos Vargas
State
Bar Director Spotlight
Drew Spaniol
Legal
Tech
The New-ish Billable Skill: Cybersecurity
Competence (Part II) From checklists to conduct.
Written by Majo Castro
TYLA
President’s Page
Dime Con Quién Andas y Te Diré Quién Eres
The Mentors Who Shape Who We Become
Written by Alyson A. Martinez
Solo/Small
Firm
The Art of the Marketing Echo
A smarter way to grow your law practice.
Written by Ruby L. Powers
Pro
Bono Spotlight
Omar J. Alaniz
