Provided here is a list of docketed requests and their status. For information about the 2021 Rules Vote, click here.
Note: Please review past meeting material on the Participate page to review the detailed background on initiated rules.
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SUBMITTED TO BOARD
Approved by Board
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Board Submission (Including Recommended Version) | Additional Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duties to Prospective Client | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission | |
| Termination of Custodianship | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission | |
| TDRPC Terminology (Initiated March 2021) |
Timeline | Publication | Board Submission | |
| Conflict of Interest: Former Client | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission | |
| Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission |
Submitted to Board (Pending)
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Board Submission | Public Comments |
|---|
Rejected by Board
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Board Submission (Including Recommended Version) | Additional Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Returned by Board for Additional Consideration
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Board Submission (Including Recommended Version) | Additional Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INITIATED
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Public Comments |
Request Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unauthorized Practice of Law; Remote Practice of Law | Timeline | Publication | ||
| Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor (Initiated November 3, 2022) |
Timeline | Publication | ||
| Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions | Timeline | Publication | ||
| Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer | Timeline | Publication | ||
| Jurisdiction | Timeline | Publication | ||
| Choice of Law | Timeline | |||
| Truthfulness in Statements to Others | Timeline | |||
| Communication with One Represented by Counsel | Timeline | |||
| Dealing With Unrepresented Persons | Timeline | |||
| Respect for Rights of Third Persons | Timeline |
PENDING
Rule |
Timeline | Request Background |
|---|---|---|
PRIOR PROPOSALS – NOT SUBMITTED TO BOARD
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Public Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor (Initiated October 6, 2021) |
Timeline | Publication | |
| Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor (Initiated June 1, 2022) |
Timeline |
