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.
Visit the rule proposal page to learn more about the process. You can also view a flowchart of the rule proposal process.
To submit comments related to proposed rules, please click here.
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDRPC Terminology (Initiated March 2021) | Timeline | Publication | Public Comments | |
| Conflict of Interest: Former Client | Timeline | |||
| Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor | Timeline | |||
| Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule | Timeline |
PENDING
Rule |
Timeline | Request Background |
|---|---|---|
PRIOR PROPOSALS – NOT SUBMITTED TO BOARD
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Draft Proposed Comments | Public Comments | Request Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
